Description
Savory Cheesy Spinach Puffs blend flaky pastry with rich, herbed cheese and tender spinach for an irresistible appetizer. Guests will crave these delicate, golden-brown bites that promise a delightful culinary journey from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (17 ounces / 482 grams) puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Cooking and Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for crisp, even cooking.
- Thoroughly drain spinach by pressing out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent soggy pastry.
- Combine spinach with cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Unroll puff pastry and slice into equal-sized squares, creating a consistent base for each puff.
- Position a generous dollop of spinach mixture at the center of each pastry square, leaving enough border for sealing.
- Carefully fold pastry diagonally to form triangular pockets, pressing edges firmly with a fork to create a secure seal.
- Whisk egg until smooth and gently brush over the surface of each puff, ensuring complete coverage for a rich, golden exterior.
- Arrange filled puffs on prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow proper heat circulation.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry achieves a deep golden-brown color and appears puffy and crisp.
Notes
- Squeeze spinach thoroughly to prevent soggy puffs and ensure a crisp, flaky pastry texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like feta or goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles.
- Make these puffs gluten-free by using gluten-free puff pastry or switching to phyllo dough for a lighter alternative.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate to enhance flavor melding and save preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg