Best 9 Spinach Cheese Phyllo Appetizers Recipes

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Are you seeking a delicious and delightful appetizer that will impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than spinach cheese phyllo appetizers! These savory pastries are made with layers of crispy phyllo dough filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of spinach, cheese, and herbs. Whether you are hosting a party, preparing a special meal, or simply looking for a tasty snack, these spinach cheese phyllo appetizers are sure to be a hit. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this delectable appetizer, with step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure perfect results every time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES



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"A higher-fat version of this casserole was a big hit when my aunt and I ran a gourmet carryout business," relates Julie Remer of Gahanna, Ohio. " Now that I'm only cooking for my family, I'm trying to lighten things up a bit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
4 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 large egg whites
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, 2 eggs, parsley flakes and salt; spread over phyllo dough. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, milk and remaining eggs until blended; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH-CHEESE TRIANGLES



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You can buy appetizers like these Spinach-Cheese Triangles in the frozen food section. Or make them yourself and take all the credit.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 45m

Yield Makes 1-1/2 doz. or 18 servings, two triangles each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/3 cup chopped, drained roasted red peppers
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
12 sheets frozen phyllo (14x9 inch), thawed
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat cream cheese, spinach, peppers and garlic salt with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
  • Place 1 of the phyllo sheets on clean work surface. Brush lightly with butter. Cut phyllo into three lengthwise strips. Spoon about 1 tsp. of the filling 1 inch from one end of each strip. Fold end of phyllo over filling at 45-degree angle. Continue folding as you would fold a flag to form a triangle that completely encloses filling. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling. Place triangles, seam-sides down, on baking sheet; brush with remaining butter.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH PHYLLO ROLL-UPS



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Keep Make-Ahead Spinach Phyllo Roll-Ups in the freezer and pop one in the oven for a quick appetizer later. These spinach phyllo roll-ups are delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings or 5 logs, 3 servings each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 tub (7.5 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Garden Vegetable 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
15 sheets frozen phyllo dough (14x9 inch), thawed
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients until blended.
  • Brush 1 phyllo sheet lightly with butter; top with 2 more phyllo sheets, lightly brushing each layer with some of the remaining butter. Place remaining phyllo sheet between 2 sheets of plastic wrap until ready to use; set aside.
  • Spread 1/5 of the spinach mixture along one short side of phyllo stack. Fold in long sides of phyllo; roll up from one short side to make log. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and spinach mixture to make 4 additional logs. Brush with remaining butter. Make small cuts in tops of logs at 1-inch intervals. Place in large freezer-weight resealable plastic bags or wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  • Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to bake, remove desired number of logs from freezer. Refrigerate, tightly wrapped, several hours or overnight until thawed. Unwrap, then place on baking sheet.
  • Bake in 375°F oven 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool 5 min. Transfer to cutting board. Use serrated knife to cut each log into 6 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 5 g

SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES



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This is another L&T recipe I really want to try. It's lighter than the classic version of this recipe. Passive work time includes chilling, sitting before baking and oven time, but does NOT include overnight in the refrigerator.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 egg whites
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk

Steps:

  • Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, combine, spinach, cheeses, 2 eggs, parsley, and salt. Spread over phyllo. Top with remaining phyllo, again spraying each sheet.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Beat egg whites, 2 eggs, and milk; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 102.6, Sodium 570.4, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 21.1

MUSHROOM, SPINACH AND CHEESE TORTA



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Phyllo dough layered with spinach and ricotta. Poppy seeds may be used in place of sesame seeds.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
6 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
10 ounces spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried
3 eggs
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan until onion is translucent. Add mushrooms and spinach and continue cooking until mushrooms have released their juices and spinach has wilted. Continue cooking until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs slightly in large bowl. Add ricotta and parmesan, sour cream, bread crumbs and parsley to eggs. Drain excess liquid from vegetables, then add to cheese mixture. Stir until well blended.
  • Brush some of melted butter on large baking sheet. Count out 6 phyllo leaves and carefully lift them up and lay flat on buttered baking sheet.
  • Spread filling over middle of leaves, leaving a 3 inch border all around. Brush edges with butter.
  • On top of the filling, lay down 2 leaves of phyllo at a time, brushing top leaf with butter each time. After 4 pairs, fold corners of all phyllo leaves up over filling, and brush with butter.
  • Lay down 2 more pairs of leaves, buttering top leaf of each pair. Tuck edges under torta, corners first, then sides. Sprinkle top with sesame or poppy seeds.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until filling is set and phyllo is crisp and golden. Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 168.1 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 1046.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

SPINACH PHYLLO TRIANGLES



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These crispy pockets of spinach and feta cheese with a hint of oregano look like a lot of work, but after assembling a few, you zip through them.-Mrs. Jody McIntyre, Burns Lake, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion until, tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach and oregano; cook over medium-low heat just until spinach is warmed. Drain. Remove from the heat; stir in feta cheese and set aside. , Spray one sheet of phyllo dough with butter-flavored cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying.) Fold dough in half lengthwise; spray with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cut dough in half lengthwise, forming two strips. , Place 1 tablespoon of spinach mixture on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of each strip. Spray with butter-flavored cooking spray, making sure all edges are sprayed and sealed. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND 3 CHEESE PHYLLO TRIANGLES



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These take a bit of time to prepare but are worth the effort. You can use puff pastry instead of phyllo and make them big for a satisfying lunch or small for appetizers. They also freeze well and can be cooked from frozen. Great to have on hand for unexpected company!

Provided by AnnieCan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h35m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
300 g frozen chopped spinach
220 g crumbled greek feta
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
250 g cream cheese, block softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/8 cup vegetable oil
30 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Saute 2-3 min., white and light green parts of scallions and the garlic in the olive oil. Watch closely. You just want it to soften, not to brown.
  • Squeeze the excess water out of the spinach.
  • In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except for the veg. oil, butter and pastry. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  • Combine the veg. oil and butter.
  • Place 1 sheet of phyllo on your work surface (keep the rest covered with a damp tea towel to prevent drying out). Using a pastry brush, lightly brush with the butter mixture. Place a second sheet on top and brush again. Place a third sheet on top and brush again.
  • Cut the layers into 3 equal strips, lengthwise.
  • Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling 1/2 an inch away from the narrow edge nearest you on the first row of strips.
  • Take the bottom left corner and fold it over the filling so the narrow edge meets the side edge, forming a triangle.
  • Keep folding the dough over like you are folding a flag, sort of like flipping the triangle over and over. If there is a bit of phyllo left when you reach the top, just fold it under.
  • Repeat this process until you run out of filling, phyllo or patience!
  • These can be frozen for a week or two. Separate layers with waxed paper.
  • Brush tops lightly with melted butter, place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375' for 15-18 minute (20-25 minute if frozen) or until tops are golden.
  • Leftovers can be reheated at 375' for 8 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 234.6, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4

SPANAKOPITA ( SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO)



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Another recipe I clipped from a magazine that featured a Greek Gourmet Dinner Party menu and recipes. I've had this for years, since I first served this in 1981! Instead of the more familiar triangular pastries, these are rolled up jelly-roll fashion to make them easier to serve as finger food. These can be made ahead and frozen until needed.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 30 appetizers, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed, well drained and chopped or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 sheets phyllo dough
1/4 cup dried unflavored breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter; add onion and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes or until moisture has evaporated.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, egg, and seasonings; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt remaining butter.
  • Place one phyllo sheet lengthwise on waxed paper.
  • Brush phyllo lightly with butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs.
  • Place another phyllo sheet on top, brush with butter and sprinkle again with crumbs.
  • Spread half the filling ( about 3/4 cup)along lengthwise edge of phyllo.
  • With both hands lift waxed paper and roll from lengthwise edge, jelly-roll fashion.
  • Place seam-side down onto a cookie sheet;press each end to seal.
  • Brush top with butter and cut gashes in top of roll at 1 inch intervals.
  • Make second roll with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • * Can be made ahead up to this point. Cool, wrap in plastic wrap, then in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, unwrap and heat in 400°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes).
  • While warm cut into 1 inch slices, using gashes as a guide.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 276.9, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 5

SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES



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Make and share this Spinach and Cream Cheese Phyllo Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef bebzy

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 24 squares, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
garlic powder
salt
pepper
1 lb phyllo dough
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • whip cream cheese until smooth.
  • add in spinach, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  • put 2 tbsp of butter in a 1/2 sheet pan.
  • Unroll the phyllo dough and put half on the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread the filling in an even layer and top with the other half of the phyllo dough. Cut into 24 squares and pour butter all over the top.
  • Make a egg and milk mixture and pour over the butter and place in the oven at 350 for 25 mins or until lighty browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.7, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 101.8, Sodium 433.2, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.8

Tips & Conclusion

To ensure your spinach cheese phyllo appetizers turn out perfectly, consider the following tips:

  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out all excess water before using.
  • Chop the spinach finely so that it will distribute evenly throughout the filling.
  • Use a generous amount of feta cheese in the filling. This will give the appetizers a rich and tangy flavor.
  • Season the filling with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Brush the phyllo dough sheets with melted butter before assembling the appetizers. This will help them to brown evenly in the oven.
  • Bake the appetizers at a high temperature so that the phyllo dough becomes crispy.
  • Serve the appetizers warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Spinach cheese phyllo appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With their flaky phyllo dough, creamy spinach and feta filling, and golden-brown crust, these appetizers are sure to be a hit with your guests.

So next time you're looking for a tasty and impressive appetizer, give spinach cheese phyllo appetizers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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