Description
Light, flaky puff pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach and melted cheeses, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, cooked spinach, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until smooth and evenly combined.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 9 equal squares.
- Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold each square into a triangle or puff shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush each puff with the beaten egg to get that beautiful golden finish.
- Arrange the puffs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.
- Let the puffs cool slightly before serving them warm.
Notes
Substitute feta or goat cheese for a tangy twist.
Add nutmeg or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Use vegan cheese and skip egg wash for a vegan version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Drain cooked spinach thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg