Description
Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs are an irresistible combination of flaky pastry and a creamy spinach filling, perfect for any occasion. These delightful bites are bursting with flavor from fresh spinach, rich cream cheese, and aromatic garlic. Ideal for parties or cozy nights at home, they are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more. Simple to prepare, these puffs make a memorable appetizer or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and the sautéed spinach mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface, cutting into 3-inch squares.
- Place a generous spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold over diagonally to create triangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush each puff with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg