Description
These Savory Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs are the ultimate appetizer, featuring a flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a rich and creamy spinach mixture. With the combination of cream cheese, mozzarella, and fresh garlic, these puffs offer a delicious balance of savory flavors that are perfect for any gathering. Quick and easy to make, they bake up in under an hour, making them the ideal party snack or simple meal. Try this tasty spinach puff recipe that’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry
7 oz baby spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Heat a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté garlic for about 2 minutes until softened.
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Add spinach to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until wilted. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
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Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6 or 12 squares, depending on the desired size of your puffs, and place them on the prepared baking tray.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and one egg. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
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Spoon the spinach mixture into the center of each puff pastry square. Fold two opposite edges of each square to meet in the middle, pressing to seal.
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Brush the tops of the puffs with egg yolk for a golden finish.
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Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden and puffed up.
Notes
You can add bacon for a smoky flavor, or experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or feta.
Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can be added for a fragrant twist.
If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
Uncooked puffs can be frozen and baked from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-12 puffs (depending on size)
- Calories: 300 kcal per serving
