Spinach Bacon Cream Puff Bake
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this Spinach Bacon Cream Puff Bake – a crowd-pleasing dish that combines flaky homemade cream puffs with a decadent filling of crispy bacon, sautéed spinach, and creamy Parmesan cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or a unique brunch centerpiece, this recipe masterfully balances light and buttery choux pastry with a rich, cheesy filling, creating an irresistible harmony of textures. The golden puffs, baked to perfection and filled with a luscious mixture of cream cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley, are baked a second time to meld the flavors and achieve warm, gooey perfection. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating your family, this dish is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 Large eggs
- 8 slices Bacon
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and water. Heat over medium until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
Let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and sticky.
Using a spoon or piping bag, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden and puffed. Remove from the oven and pierce each puff with a knife to let steam escape. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble into pieces. Drain most of the bacon grease, leaving about a tablespoon in the skillet.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic and spinach until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the bacon, sautéed spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Using a serrated knife, cut each cream puff in half horizontally. Fill the bottom halves with the spinach and bacon mixture, then place the tops back on.
Place the filled cream puffs on a baking dish, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. Enjoy the creamy, savory goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 309.7 g | 397% | |
| Saturated Fat | 171.7 g | 858% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1564 mg | 521% | |
| Sodium | 4247 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 92.0 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 966 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
