Best 8 Baker Hotels Spinach Rockefeller Recipes

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## Spinach Rockefeller: A Culinary Journey to Creamy, Savory Delights

Indulge in the timeless classic, Spinach Rockefeller, a dish that has captivated taste buds for generations. This iconic culinary creation, originating from the renowned Baker Hotel in Dallas, Texas, is a symphony of flavors that blends the richness of creamed spinach with the briny essence of oysters, enveloped in a delicate pastry shell. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets behind this legendary dish and explore a collection of tantalizing recipes that offer unique interpretations of the classic Spinach Rockefeller. From the traditional version to innovative variations featuring different seafood, vegetables, and cheeses, these recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Prepare to be mesmerized by the harmonious blend of textures and flavors that define this beloved dish, leaving you craving more with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH ROCKEFELLER



Spinach Rockefeller image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound trimmed spinach
1 ounce chopped garlic
2 ounces olive oil
2 ounces anise-flavored liqueur
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces heavy cream
4 ounces Parmesan
30 oysters, on the half shell

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Saute spinach and garlic in olive oil. Deglaze with liqueur and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add cream and Parmesan. Fill oysters with spinach mixture. Bake for 10 minutes.

SPINACH ROCKEFELLER



Spinach Rockefeller image

This is a wonderful holiday or party side dish with red and green Christmas colors. Great make ahead too.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup minced green onion
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 -10 slices tomatoes, 1/2-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cook spinach and drain thoroughly.
  • In a bowl, place spinach, bread crumbs, green onion, eggs, melted butter, Parmesan, garlic, thyme, pepper, and salt.
  • Mix well to blend thoroughly.
  • Arrange tomato slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with garlic salt.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup spinach mixture on each, shaping into a dome.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes, until set and heated through.
  • Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated.
  • If cold, bake 25 to 30 minutes.
  • As an alternate, you can also pile the spinach mixture on cooked artichoke bottoms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 229.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.7

GRILLED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER WITH BABY SPINACH BACON FONDUE



Grilled Oysters Rockefeller with Baby Spinach Bacon Fondue image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 minced shallots
4 cloves minced garlic
1 cup diced applewood bacon, sliced into lardons
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup anise-flavored liqueur, such as sambuca or Pernod
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
18 large oysters, shells scrubbed and rinsed
2 cups rock salt, for serving only
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup grated Gruyere

Steps:

  • Combine 4 tablespoons of the butter, the shallots, garlic, bacon and salt in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute until the shallots are translucent and the bacon is crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the flour and mix well to make a roux. Cook, stirring frequently, until the roux smells nutty, 4 to 5 minutes. Off the heat, deglaze the roux with the liqueur; carefully return the pan to the burner and let the liqueur flame. Add the cream and stir to incorporate. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the baby spinach, nutmeg, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using; bring back to a boil and once again immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook until the spinach has softened and released its liquid, 4 to 6 minutes. Over medium heat, cook the mixture down to a fondue-like thickness, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and reserve to the side.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small saute pan. When melted, remove from the heat and incorporate the breadcrumbs. Reserve to the side.
  • Heat a grill to high heat. Preheat a broiler.
  • Place the oysters on the grill and cook until the shells pop open, about 3 minutes. Remove the oysters to a cutting board and use an oyster knife to pry out the top shells, scraping the knife around the inside of each top shell to loosen the oyster. Once the top shell has been removed, discard it; then use the knife to scrape under the bottom of the oyster to separate it from the bottom shell, leaving the oyster "on the half shell."
  • Spread the rock salt evenly on a baking sheet. Set the oysters, shell down, on the rock salt, pressing the shells into the salt. Spoon some of the baby spinach bacon fondue on top of each oyster; then sprinkle with the Parmesan, Gruyere and, lastly, the buttered breadcrumbs. Broil until the oysters are bubbly and the breadcrumbs toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

BAKER HOTEL'S SPINACH ROCKEFELLER



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This was served in the famous Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, TX. The hotel(the first spa in history) has been closed since 1972. It was the hot spot for the rich and famous. It's guest included: Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Lucille Ball, the Three Stooges, Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird, Roy Rogers, Lawrence Welk, Will Rogers,...

Provided by Teresa P

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 oz package frozen chopped spinach
2 Tbsp dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp minced scallions
1 egg
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/8 tsp season salt (replaces msg) *opt
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
4-6 slice tomato 1/4-inch thick
1/8 tsp garlic salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well.
  • 2. Place spinach, bread crumbs, scallions, egg, melted butter, parmesan cheese, optional MSG, garlic, thyme, black pepper, cayenne and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  • 3. Arrange tomato slices in a glass pie plate or other shallow baking dish; sprinkle with garlic salt. Spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture onto each tomato slice and shape into a dome.
  • 4. Bake 15 minutes, or until set and heated through.
  • 5. Alternate method.
  • 6. Bake spinch mixture in a (Pam- sprayed) baking dish for 15min.
  • 7. Place cold firm tomato slices on plate, top with spinch mixture and serve.
  • 8. Fantastic when topped with fresh grated parmesan!

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER



Oysters Rockefeller image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Extra-virgin olive oil
12 medium, sweet and briny oysters, such as Kumamoto
1/4 cup Double-Creamed Spinach, recipe follows
3 slices bacon, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt, for baking sheet
Fennel pollen, for garnish
Fresh horseradish, grated, optional
Smoked olive oil, optional
3 lemons, cut into wedges
3/4 pound fresh spinach, cleaned
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 fennel bulb
1/2 large onion
3/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons Herbsaint
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Moisten the breadcrumbs with a little bit of olive oil.
  • Shuck the oysters: There is a top flat "lid" and a bottom cupped shell for each oyster. Insert the tip of an oyster knife into the hinge where the two shells come together in a point. Twist until the lid pops open. Pull the knife out and wipe it clean so you don't get mud in the oyster. Insert the knife back into the oyster from the opposite side of the hinge, lightly scraping against the top shell to disconnect the muscle. Then go under the oyster to cut the muscle on the bottom. Flip the oyster over onto the prettier side.
  • Top each oyster with a teaspoon of the creamed spinach, a piece of bacon and a bit of the breadcrumbs. On a baking sheet, create a small mound of coarse salt for each oyster to prevent them from tipping over. Nestle the oysters in the salt mounds, and bake until the bacon is cooked and the breadcrumbs browned.
  • Transfer the baked oysters to a serving platter and garnish with a sprinkle of fennel pollen. If desired, garnish with grated horseradish and a drizzle of smoked olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the spinach. As soon as it's wilted and tender, drain and run under cold water. When the spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess water. If you have used whole spinach with long stems, roughly chop it; you should have 1 1/2 cups of chopped spinach.
  • Finely mince the fennel and onion. Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and glaze it with the olive oil. Add the fennel, onion, garlic and a few pinches of salt, and cook until the onion is translucent; you don't want it to brown. Add the flour and stir. When the flour has gathered up all the onion mixture, add the Herbsaint and bring to a boil. Let it reduce by half before stirring in the milk to make a bechamel. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook at a low simmer until the sauce thickens to the point where it coats the back of a spoon, and where drawing your finger down the spoon leaves a clear line.
  • Pour half of the bechamel into a blender along with 1/2 cup of the spinach. Blend until completely smooth. Add the remaining spinach to the pan with the remaining bechamel, then add the spinach puree. Heat, stirring, and season with salt and pepper. Finish by stirring in the butter, nutmeg and Parmesan.

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER



Oysters Rockefeller image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (16 ounces) boxes frozen spinach thawed and squeezed
20 oysters
1 cup Parmesan
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
10 strips bacon

Steps:

  • Thaw the spinach in colander squeeze as much of the water out as possible. Mix spinach, Parmesan, and mayonnaise in a bowl until creamy.
  • Texture should be thick, if you overdo the mayonnaise add more Parmesan. Split oysters in half and line on a cookie sheet or in a baking pan. Top each oyster with enough of the spinach mixture to cover. Cut bacon with kitchen scissors, large enough to drape over top of oyster.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until bacon is crisp. Serve hot.

OYSTERS ROCKAFELLER



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These are Chuck's cooked oysters topped with a delicious spinach and cream mixture, garnished with breadcrumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 dozen oysters
1 cup/250ml 35-percent cream
1 teaspoon/5ml Dijon mustard
1 cup/250ml grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 cups fresh spinach (1 liter), stemmed
1 cup/250ml breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Shuck the oysters, reserving the liquid. Place the oysters and liquid in a saucepan. Reserve the deeper half of each oyster shell. Cook the oysters over medium heat for about 30 seconds, just to give them some firmness. With a slotted spoon, remove the oysters to a bowl and set aside. Add the cream to the oyster liquid in the pan and cook for 10 minutes to reduce. Add the mustard and half the cheese. Set aside.
  • In another saucepan over low heat, cook the spinach with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water until wilted. Strain the excess spinach water into the cream mixture and set the spinach aside. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the breadcrumbs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the broiler. Arrange the oyster half-shells in a casserole dish filled with seaweed or large rock salt. Place each oyster in a shell and add a bit of the cream mixture and some spinach. Top with the breadcrumb mixture. Broil until the cheese melts and the tops are lightly browned, about 1 minute.

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER



Oysters Rockefeller image

In this classic recipe, the Rockefeller name refers to the dollar bill-green color of the sauce - and its richness, as it's loaded with butter, garlic, spinach and herbs. You can make the butter sauce up to three days ahead and store it in the refrigerator, then drop dollops of it on shucked oysters just before broiling. Watch the oysters carefully as they broil. You want the bread crumbs in the topping to turn golden and the oysters to warm up slightly but not cook through. Serve these with forks on the side; all the hot, buttery sauce makes them too slick for slurping.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     seafood, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (24 oysters)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup finely chopped baby spinach
1 cup finely chopped parsley, leaves and tender stems
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely grated, passed through a press or minced
Pinch of fine sea salt or table salt
1 lemon
Coarse, rock or kosher salt, or crumbled-up foil, for the pan (to stabilize the oysters)
24 oysters, shucked

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the bread crumbs and sauté until they are just a tiny bit golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, parsley, shallot and garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in a small pinch of salt.
  • Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from the lemon and add it to the bread crumb mixture. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out 1 tablespoon of the juice; mix into the pan.
  • Heat the broiler to high. Fill a baking pan (or two) with a 1/2-inch layer of salt or line the pan with crumbled up foil (to steady the oysters so the juices don't spill). Lay the oysters on top of the salt or foil. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of the sauce mixture on top of the oysters. Broil until just golden, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve hot, with a squeeze of lemon on top, if you like.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and texture than frozen spinach.
  • Thaw frozen spinach thoroughly before using: If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely before adding it to the recipe. This will help to prevent the spinach from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: The combination of Parmesan, Gruyère, and cream cheese creates a rich and flavorful sauce. You can also experiment with other cheeses, such as Fontina or Asiago.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked spinach will become limp and lose its flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Spinach Rockefeller is best served immediately after it's made. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if you're making it ahead of time, be sure to reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

Spinach Rockefeller is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of fresh spinach, creamy sauce, and toasted breadcrumbs is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant appetizer or side dish, give Spinach Rockefeller a try. You won't be disappointed!

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