Description
Crispy spinach dip bites blend classic appetizer flavors into irresistible finger-friendly morsels. Creamy spinach, tangy cream cheese, and golden pastry create a delightful party snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese blend
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Wrapper and Cooking Ingredients:
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and delicately coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing spinach until it collapses and releases moisture, approximately 3 minutes.
- Transfer wilted spinach to a mixing bowl and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese, shredded cheese varieties, and garlic powder into the spinach, stirring until ingredients create a uniform, creamy mixture.
- Carefully press wonton wrappers into each muffin cavity, ensuring they form gentle cup shapes.
- Spoon the spinach-cheese blend evenly into each wrapper, filling to about three-quarters full.
- Lightly drizzle additional olive oil across the top of filled wrappers to enhance golden crispiness.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for edges to turn crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow filling to set.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting these delectable cheese-infused bites as an irresistible appetizer.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp spinach for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your bites.
- Squeeze out excess water from wilted spinach to prevent soggy wonton wrappers and maintain a crispy exterior.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like feta or goat cheese for unique taste variations that complement the spinach.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute wonton wrappers with thin slices of zucchini or large lettuce leaves as a base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg