Name: Chef John's Simple Spinach Toasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 thick slices bread, toasted; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1.5 cups leftover creamed spinach, divided; 1 tablespoon freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Chef John's Simple Spinach Toasts Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This simple yet flavorful recipe combines creamy spinach, crispy toast, and the rich taste of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. A perfect dish for any meal of the day!

Ingredients

4 thick slices of bread, toasted
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 cups leftover creamed spinach, divided
1 tablespoon freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Brush the lighter sides of the toasted bread with olive oil. Place the bread onto the prepared baking sheet, oil side down.
Spoon the creamed spinach evenly onto the toast slices, spreading it all the way to the edges.
Sprinkle the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the creamed spinach.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Switch on the broiler and broil for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned.
Remove from the oven, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	190
Total Fat	10g
Saturated Fat	3g
Cholesterol	27mg
Sodium	702mg
Total Carbohydrate	21g
Dietary Fiber	2g
Total Sugars	1g
Protein	5g
Vitamin C	1mg
Calcium	137mg
Iron	2mg
Potassium	31mg

Servings Per Recipe: 4

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Angela Rodriguez

09/29/2025 06:18:13 PM

This recipe is fantastic for a quick and simple weeknight dinner. I like to personalize it by creating my own creamy spinach using a 10 oz box of chopped spinach, a sprinkle of garlic powder, a cup of mayonnaise, and either a 1/2 cup of sour cream or 4 oz of softened cream cheese. I also like to add a teaspoon of horseradish for some extra flavor. This creamy spinach is delicious on English muffins too!