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Giada’s Spinach Toast Appetizer Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (1-pound) loaf french bread, trimmed and cut into 14 (1/2-inch thick) slices
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 garlic clove, halved Optional

Topping:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced - Optional
12 ounces (12 cups) baby spinach
Kosher salt
2 cups (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese or asiago cheese
Directions:
Directions:
For the toasts: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Optional- I bake the bread after all ingredients are put on the bread. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until light golden, about 10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Rub the warm toasts with the cut side of the garlic. Set aside.

For the topping: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic (optional) and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/2 of the spinach and stir until it begins to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt, to taste. Using tongs, arrange the spinach on top of the toasts. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5 to 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Season with salt and cool for 2 minutes.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Best when served with a bottle of Flume from Wisconsin!! ...maybe two.

 

 

 

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