The One Spinach Appetizer Puff
Elevate your appetizer game with "The One Spinach Appetizer Puff" – a perfectly golden, flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy, cheesy spinach mixture that’s irresistibly savory. Combining the ease of frozen puff pastry with a luscious blend of freshly sautéed spinach, softened cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and just the right hint of seasoning, this elegant yet approachable dish is ready in under 40 minutes. Featuring a crisp, golden finish thanks to a brushed egg wash, these bite-sized spinach puffs make an easy but impressive party appetizer or snack. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion where delicious, crowd-pleasing finger foods are a must, these spinach-filled pastries are sure to become your go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry sheet
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to the package instructions (generally about 20-30 minutes at room temperature).
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium skillet, sauté the spinach over medium heat until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer it to a cutting board, let it cool slightly, then chop finely.
In a medium bowl, mix the chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases. Cut the sheet into 8 equal squares.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture in the center of each square.
Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle, then press the edges together to seal. For a decorative touch, crimp the edges with the tines of a fork.
Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and flaky.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.6 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.2 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3225 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1098 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% | |
*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.
