Description
These spinach puff pastry bites are a delicious and easy appetizer made with flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese, and flavorful spinach filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in cream cheese, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 9 equal squares.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture in the center of each square.
- Brush edges with egg wash, fold each square into a triangle, and press edges to seal with a fork.
- Transfer to baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the spinach is thoroughly drained to avoid a soggy filling.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Use a pizza cutter for quick and even cutting of the puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
