Description
Spinach Puffs are an irresistible appetizer that combines a creamy, flavorful filling with flaky puff pastry. These delightful bites are perfect for any gathering, be it a festive holiday party or a casual family get-together. Filled with sautéed onions, garlic, spinach, and cream cheese, they offer a rich taste that will have your guests coming back for more. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these versatile puffs are sure to impress and can be made ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs (divided)
- 10 oz frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook until softened (4-5 minutes). Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant (30 seconds) and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with one egg until smooth. Incorporate the sautéed mixture, spinach, feta, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface into a square and cut into nine squares. Place each square into greased muffin cups.
- Fill each pastry cup with about 2½ tablespoons of the filling and fold corners over the top.
- Brush tops with the beaten egg mixed with water.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg