Description
Delightful Spinach Puffs bring Mediterranean charm to your appetizer spread with flaky, golden pastry embracing rich, herbed spinach. Crisp edges and creamy filling make these irresistible bites perfect for sharing during casual gatherings or elegant parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped and packed
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, melted
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons bacon bits
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C), preparing a muffin pan with a light cooking spray coating.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky smooth texture through quick microwave pulses, ensuring it’s soft but not scalding.
- Whisk the softened cream cheese with egg, olive oil, and fragrant dill until the mixture becomes uniform and creamy.
- Create a rustic filling by combining crispy bacon bits, crumbled feta, and vibrant spinach in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the cream cheese blend over the spinach mixture, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Gently fold ingredients together using a fork to distribute flavors evenly.
- Skillfully slice the pastry sheet into nine equal squares, carefully draping each piece into the muffin cups, gently stretching to ensure complete coverage of the pan’s contours.
- Distribute the spinach mixture precisely among the pastry-lined cups, then elegantly fold the pastry corners toward the center, pinching points to create a delicate seal.
- Apply a light brushing of melted butter across the pastry tops for a golden, glossy finish.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven, baking for approximately 20 minutes until the puffs transform into puffy, golden treasures.
- Allow the puffs to rest and cool for 10 minutes, then carefully release them from the pan using a knife’s gentle guidance.
- Serve these delectable spinach puffs while still warm, inviting guests to savor the crisp, flavorful bites.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Prepare the spinach mixture up to a day in advance and store covered in the refrigerator to save time during cooking.
- Vegetarian Twist: Skip the bacon for a meat-free version that’s equally delicious and packed with flavor.
- Pastry Pro Tip: Keep the puff pastry chilled until just before use to ensure maximum flakiness and prevent sticking.
- Texture Trick: Don’t overmix the spinach filling to maintain a light, airy texture that complements the crispy pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg