If you’re looking for the perfect party appetizer, these spinach puffs are exactly what you need! Light and flaky buttery pastry is baked around the most wonderful blend of spinach, cheese, and savory seasonings. Just 20 minutes in the oven and your spinach puffs are ready to serve! Be sure to make enough for all of your guests. You might even want to double this recipe to be sure that you get a few! Hot appetizers like spinach puffs are great for football parties, New Year’s Eve, or holiday gatherings. Need more appetizer ideas? Serve these along with Swedish Meatballs, Brie En Croute, and French Dip Sliders for a hearty appetizer spread that will keep your guests full and happy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In This Recipe
Here’s what you need to make this classic spinach and cheese appetizer:
Puff Pastry: The shells for our spinach puffs are made from store-bought puff pastry! You’ll need one sheet, thawed per the instructions on the package. Chopped Spinach: I much prefer these appetizers made with fresh spinach rather than frozen. If you must use frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all of the liquid before using it. Cheese: Crumbled feta and grated parmesan add so much cheesy, salty, and savory flavor. For best results, buy your cheese in block form and crumble/shred it yourself. Cream Cheese: This will hold all of the ingredients together. Be sure to let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing up the filling Egg: The egg in the filling helps to puff it up and add a light, airy texture. Seasonings: Fresh garlic and dill and some ground black pepper are perfect! You don’t really need to add salt since the cheeses are already salted.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Spinach Puffs
Recipe Tips
To make mini puffs: Use a mini muffin tin, and cut the pastry dough into 18 squares instead of 9. Follow the recipe to create the bite-size spinach tarts, and bake them for 10-15 minutes, or until golden. Remember to thaw the puff pastry. You may need to plan ahead a little bit here. I typically just leave it in the fridge overnight. To get the spinach puffs out of the pan, run a small knife around the edges to loosen them first.
Storing Tips
It’s simple to make these spinach puffs in advance. Choose your favorite method: Make early in the day: You can assemble the spinach puffs up to 3 or 4 hours in advance. Leave them in the pan, cover it, and refrigerate until you’re ready. Then, bake as directed. Freeze: Spinach puffs can be frozen cooked or uncooked. If you freeze them uncooked, you can bake them from frozen. They’ll take 5 or 10 additional minutes to cook through. If you freeze them already cooked, they can be reheated in the microwave or air fryer. To store leftovers: Keep the puffs covered and in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat as needed.
Spinach Puff Variations to Try
Try other cheeses: ricotta, mozzarella, or goat cheese can all be swapped in. Add meat: for an extra savory twist mix in cooked bacon or diced ham. Adjust the seasonings: Try other fresh or dried herbs. Red pepper flakes would add a bit of spice, and lemon zest adds a bright flavor.
You’ll want to save this easy recipe for Spinach Puffs! It’s the perfect recipe for any kind of party, and so simple to throw together. © Little Sunny Kitchen
