Spinach Puff Pastry Bites Are Flaky, Creamy, and Irresistible
Spinach Puff Pastry Bites are flaky, creamy, and irresistible, perfect for game day or elegant dinner parties.
Equipment
- oven
- skillet
- baking sheet
- biscuit cutter
Ingredients
Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet, sauté the chopped spinach with garlic, salt, and pepper over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 10 equal circles using a 2 inch biscuit cutter.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta in the center of each pastry. Place about 1–2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture in the center. Sprinkle them with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg to give them a golden color when baked.
- Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep your puff pastry cold until you're ready to use it. You can use frozen spinach, just make sure to thaw and squeeze out ALL the excess water. Experiment with add-ins like crumbled feta cheese, sauteed mushrooms, or caramelized onions. You can also freeze these before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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