Spinach Puffs
Golden, flaky, and irresistibly savory, spinach puffs are bite-sized pastries filled with creamy spinach and cheese. Perfect as an appetizer for parties, brunches, or cozy evenings, these puffs offer a balance of garlic, spices, and buttery pastry and are also freezer-friendly for easy make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 egg beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, one egg, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sautéed spinach mixture until fully combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Cut into 12 equal squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of the spinach filling in the center of each square. Fold each square into a triangle and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Arrange the filled triangles on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each puff with beaten egg using a pastry brush.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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