When it comes to effortless yet delectable appetizers or snacks, spinach cream cheese puff pastry is a culinary gem that deserves a spot on your menu. This delightful treat combines the vibrant freshness of spinach, the creamy indulgence of cream cheese, and the golden, flaky layers of puff pastry to create a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're hosting a party, planning a picnic, or simply craving a tasty bite, this savory pastry will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. With its ease of preparation and versatility, this recipe is a must-try for home cooks and pastry enthusiasts alike.
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SPINACH PUFFS
Spinach Puffs are an easy, DELICIOUS appetizer! Buttery squares of puff pastry, filled with cream cheese, spinach, feta, and bacon. Easy to make ahead!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake bacon according to these directions for Baked Bacon. Let cool, then chop or crumble into bits. Spray 18 total cups in two standard muffin tins with nonstick spray.
- Meanwhile, place the cream cheese pieces in a wide microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10 second bursts until the cream cheese is very soft and melty but not so hot that it is steaming. Stir in 1 egg, garlic powder, black pepper, and oregano until well combined.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, feta, Parmesan, and chopped bacon with a fork, breaking apart the spinach. Scrape the cream cheese mixture on top of the spinach mixture, then stir the ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Unfold the first sheet of pastry on a lightly floured surface and gently roll to remove any creases (it will be a 10- or 11-inch square). Cut the pastry sheet into 9 even squares (three squares across and three down-they will be a little more than 3 inches on each side). Line the wells of the muffin pan with the pastry squares so that the center is pressed on the bottom of the muffin cups and the corners over hang the sides (see photo in blog post above). If needed, stretch the squares to be a bit larger so that they extend all the way up the sides. With a spoon or small scoop like this one, portion the spinach filling by heaping tablespoons and place it in the center of each muffin cup, dividing it evenly among the 18 cups.
- Bring the four points of each puff pastry square together towards the center so that they cover the filling, then lightly press them together in the middle (no need for them to totally stick or seal). In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg to make an egg wash and brush it over the tops of the pastry (you will not need the whole egg).
- Bake the puffs, one muffin tin on each rack, for 21 to 24 minutes, until puffy and deeply golden, switching the pans' position on the upper and lower racks halfway through. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife carefully around the edges to gently loosen them. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 puff, Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 258 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
SPINACH TURNOVERS
The flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizers-and just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case unexpected guests drop by. - Jean von Bereghy, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture (dough will be stiff). Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. , In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Remove from heat; stir in bacon, spinach, cottage cheese and seasonings. Cool. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. circles; brush edges with egg. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on each circle. Fold over; seal edges. Prick tops with a fork. Brush with egg. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SPINACH ROLLS WITH PUFF PASTRY
A vegetarian version of mini sausage rolls but made with a spinach and feta filling. I used frozen spinach because it was a better buy than fresh at the time but the equivalent amount of fresh spinach, chopped and wilted, would do the job.
Provided by cassandra
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and mix well. Transfer to a bowl and mix in feta cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut in half lengthwise. Roll 1 half out with a rolling pin so it is wide enough to fold twice lengthwise. Mix egg and milk together in a small bowl.
- Spread 1/6 of the spinach mixture lengthwise in the center of the puff pastry. Roll one side over the filling and brush the other side with egg-milk mixture. Roll over again to seal.
- Brush top of roll with egg-milk mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut roll into 6 small rolls. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry. Place cut rolls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until spinach rolls are puffed up and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CHEESE AND SPINACH PUFF PASTRY POCKETS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the frozen pastry shells on the baking sheet and bake until they puff and become golden brown, about 20 minutes. Using a small knife, cut out the center of the pastry shells.
- Meanwhile, stir the cream, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the spinach, Fontina cheese, Parmesan, and green onions. Spoon the spinach mixture into the baked pastry shells. Bake until the pastries are golden brown and the filling is hot, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pastries to a platter and serve.
SPINACH IN PUFF PASTRY CASSEROLE
This is one of our favorites! I love the combination of the crispy puff pastry crust and the delicious spinach and cheese filling. This recipe works well with mushrooms too.
Provided by CardaMom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 400 F Line 9x13 inch casserole with puff pastry, stretching pastry half way up sides of casserole dish Prick puff pastry in several places with fork Bake at 400 F for approximately 12 minutes, until golden brown If pastry has puffed up, compress pastry Sprinkle half the cheese over puff pastry Spread spinach evenly over cheese Sprinkle remaining cheese over spinach.
- In small bowl mix eggs, milk, garlic powder, oregano, nutmeg, salt and pepper Pour egg mixture over casserole Top casserole with lattice of puff pastry strips Bake casserole for additional 20-25 minutes, until lattice is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.1, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 158.3, Sodium 436.2, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 28.8
CHEESY SPINACH PUFF PASTRY BITES
When I travel home to be with my nieces and nephews, my brother always wants me to cook new things for the kids. What I've done in this recipe is take the crowd-pleasing creamy spinach dip that I make and pair it with puff pastry. Because what kid (or adult!) doesn't love puff pastry?
Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 9 bites
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon fat in the pan. Set the bacon aside.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in the garlic. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper and set aside.
- Stir 1 egg, the cream cheese, Parmesan, feta and chives together in a large bowl. Stir in the spinach mixture and the bacon. Set aside.
- Dust a work surface with flour and roll out the pastry with a rolling pin to smooth out any creases. Cut into 4-inch pieces; you should get about 9 squares. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg together with a splash of water. Using a pastry brush, brush two adjacent sides of each square with the egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling into the center of the square. Fold the dough over the filling, forming a triangle, and crimp the edges together. Place the bites in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the fridge and brush the tops with the remaining egg wash. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before eating.
SPINACH PUFFS
These bite-sized spinach puffs are full of cheese and creamy goodness. -Marissa Allen, First and Full
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry; cut each sheet into 12 sections. Place in greased mini muffin cups, pressing gently onto bottoms and up sides, allowing corners to point up., In a large bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, feta, 1 egg, garlic, pepper and salt. Spoon 1 tablespoon into each cup. Bring pastry corners together and pinch to seal. In a small bowl, beat remaining egg. Brush over pastry edges. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPINACH-AND-CHEESE PUFF
Like creamed spinach but cheesier, this baked side is a great accompaniment to any meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow 1-quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, half-and-half, eggs, 1 cup Gruyere, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg; stir to combine. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere. Bake until set and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
SPINACH PUFF PASTRY QUICHE
Provided by Dodie Thompson
Categories Cheese Egg Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Spinach Fall Bon Appétit St. Louis Missouri
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll puff pastry to 11-inch square. Transfer to 9-inch diameter glass pie plate. Trim edges. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in half and half and eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- If you don't have puff pastry on hand, you can use phyllo dough instead.
- To make the puff pastry even more flaky, freeze it for 30 minutes before baking.
- Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the puff pastry. This will help it to rise properly.
- If you are using fresh spinach, be sure to wash and dry it thoroughly before using.
- You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as cooked bacon, crumbled sausage, or chopped nuts.
- Serve the spinach cream cheese puff pastry warm with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Spinach cream cheese puff pastry is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is perfect for parties or potlucks, and it can also be served as a light lunch or dinner. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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