Spinach Puffs are light, flaky, and savory pastries filled with spinach and often cheese. They make a perfect appetizer, snack, or party finger food. 🥐
Spinach Puffs Recipe
Makes: 12–16 puffs
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (or ricotta)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (if using fresh) or heated through (if frozen).
- Remove from heat and mix in feta, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the pastry
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into squares (about 3×3 inches).
- Assemble the puffs
- Place 1–2 tsp of spinach filling in the center of each square.
- Fold into triangles or rectangles and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake
- Place puffs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve
- Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Tips & Variations
- Cheese options: Mix mozzarella or cream cheese with the feta for extra creaminess.
- Herbs: Add dill, parsley, or chives to the filling.
- Mini puffs: Cut pastry into smaller squares for bite-sized snacks.
- Frozen option: You can freeze assembled puffs and bake directly from frozen (just add 5–7 minutes to baking time).
If you want, I can also make a “party-style spinach and cheese puff” recipe with multiple cheeses, herbs, and a golden buttery topping that’s extra impressive for gatherings.
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