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Spinach Puffs Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 18 puffs 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack, Brunch
  • Method: Bake

Description

These Spinach Puffs are a delightful and savory treat thatโ€™s perfect for any occasion! Flaky puff pastry cups are filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, then baked until golden brown. Theyโ€™re easy to make and perfect for a party appetizer, a brunch addition, or a light lunch.


Ingredients

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  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchรขtel), softened
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (9- or 10-inch), thawed overnight in the refrigerator

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prep: Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray. Cook bacon and crumble.
  2. Make Filling: In a bowl, microwave cream cheese in short bursts until softened. Mix in 1 egg, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. In a separate bowl, combine spinach, feta, Parmesan, and bacon. Add the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
  3. Fill Pastry Cups: Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 9 squares each. Line muffin cups with pastry squares, pressing into the bottom and allowing corners to overhang. Fill each with the spinach mixture.
  4. Fold and Bake: Bring pastry corners together over the filling and press lightly in the center. Brush with egg wash (remaining egg, beaten). Bake for 21-24 minutes, switching rack positions halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from muffin tins. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Baked puffs can be frozen for up to 1 month and reheated in a 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) oven.
  • Filling can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For best results, fill pastry cups just before baking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for 1 day and reheated in the oven.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 puff
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg