Spinach Appetizer
Delight in these crispy Spinach Appetizers, featuring golden-brown puff pastry filled with a creamy mixture of fresh spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan, enhanced by aromatic garlic. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these savory bites are not only easy to make but will also leave your guests raving for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the spinach and minced garlic in a splash of olive oil until wilted (3-4 minutes).
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before combining it with cream cheese and Parmesan in a bowl; mix until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each square, fold diagonally to form triangles, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush triangles with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg