Monterey Spinach Melts

This is a really easy appetizer recipe!

Ingredients:
* 1 pkg (16 oz) Cocktail rounds
* 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 small carrot, finely chopped
* 1 clove minced garlic
* 1 pkg (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and drained
* 1/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* salt and pepper to taste
* 4 oz monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced

Directions:
* preheat oven to 375 degrees.
* combine all ingredients except bread and cheese. Spread mixture onto bread rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
* top with a slice of cheese.
* Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Spinach Brownies

Don't let the title fool you! These are NOT for dessert...but they ARE delicious!

Saute the following in 2 Tablespoons of butter:
* 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
* 1 diced onion
Set aside

Combine the followin dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl:
* 1 cup sifted flour (mom doesn't sift)
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* dash of salt
Set aside

Mix together the following wet ingredients:
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 cup melted butter (mom suggests using only 1/4 cup melted butter or less)
Add the wet ingredients (not the spinach and onion) to the dry ingredients and stir

Add the sauteed spinach and onion along with 2 cups grated cheddar and 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese to the batter (you can use low-fat varieties of cheese if you like).

Spray a 9X13 inch pan with cooking spray, spread batter into pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.