Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Sliders
Recipe Overview
Overview
These Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Sliders are a delightful twist on traditional sliders, perfect for game days or quick lunches. The recipe begins with sautéing mushrooms and onions, which creates a savory base for the sliders. The addition of spinach, sautéed with garlic and pepper flakes, elevates the flavor profile, making it both nutritious and delicious.
The star of the dish is the creamy mozzarella filling, made from a blend of cashews, nutritional yeast, and tapioca starch, which gives it a rich, cheesy texture without any dairy. This mixture is combined with the sautéed spinach and layered into dinner rolls, creating a satisfying and hearty snack.
Baking the sliders with a garlic butter topping ensures a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the inside gooey and cheesy. The sliders are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making them a hit at any gathering. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time, allowing for easy assembly and baking when you’re ready to serve.
Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a quick meal, these sliders are sure to impress. They are versatile enough to allow for additional ingredients like tofu or beans for added protein, making them a well-rounded option for any meal.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Sauté mushrooms and onions with herbs in a little oil or vegan butter over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Tip: You can make the fillings ahead and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Tip: To make the sliders heartier, add thinly sliced tofu into the mushrooms while sautéing.
Tip: Adding tofu or beans to the mozzarella cream mixture will increase protein content.
Tip: Check the ingredient list for dinner rolls to ensure they are vegan.
Add thyme, salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and garlic to the sautéed mixture and cook for another 2 minutes.
Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook until mushrooms are cooked to preference.
In the same pan, add oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt, then add frozen spinach and cook for about 2 minutes.
Tip: Mix the cream with spinach to prevent it from flowing off the sliders.
Melt vegan butter in a bowl and mix in fresh herbs and minced garlic.
Slice dinner rolls, brush the bottom with vegan butter or olive oil, and layer with mushrooms, spinach cream mixture, and optional vegan mozzarella.
Blend cashews, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, lemon juice, miso, and water until smooth.
Tip: Sprinkling vegan mozzarella shreds on top helps the cheese layer become more stringy.
Place the top half of the dinner rolls on, brush with garlic butter, cover with parchment or foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
Tip: Cover the sliders with parchment or foil, leaving some sides open to avoid sealing completely.
Remove the top cover and bake for another 5-8 minutes until the top is toasty and cheese is bubbling.
Remove sliders from the oven, brush with remaining garlic butter, sprinkle with pepper flakes or fresh herbs, and serve immediately.
Tip: Brush any remaining garlic butter on top before serving.
Tip: Reheat the sliders in the oven covered with parchment or foil to warm the cheese.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Nuts
→ Substitution: Sunflower Seeds
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Rolls
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Liquid mozzarella can be made using cashews, nutritional yeast, and tapioca starch for a creamy texture.
- •Sautéing mushrooms releases moisture, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- •Using vegan butter in the garlic mixture adds richness without dairy.
- •Dinner rolls can be made from scratch or purchased, but ensure they are vegan-friendly.
