Description
Delightful appetizer with a creamy filling of spinach, cheese, and spices enveloped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for gatherings or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 17 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten (plus 1 egg for egg wash)
- 1 tsp dried dill (or fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 package (about 17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, onion, garlic, beaten egg, dill, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Mix well.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares or circles, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of filling onto the center of each pastry piece.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges using a fork or by pinching with fingers.
- Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best texture, don’t overload the pastry. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg