Description
These Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring a cheesy spinach and artichoke filling baked inside flaky puff pastry cups. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack, they combine creamy cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan with sautéed spinach and marinated artichokes for a flavorful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Spinach Artichoke Filling
- 5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 12 oz can marinated and drained artichoke quarters, diced
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 8 oz block softened cream cheese
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt (add more if needed)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (add more if needed)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Puff Pastry
- 1 13.2 oz sheet puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a mini muffin pan and set it aside for later.
- Prepare ingredients: Mince the garlic. Drain the artichokes and dice them into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl along with the softened cream cheese, shredded parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
- Sauté the spinach: Heat a pan over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Add the roughly chopped spinach and cook for two minutes until wilted. Then transfer the spinach to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Mix filling and season: Thoroughly mix the spinach, cheeses, garlic, and artichokes together. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance flavor.
- Prepare puff pastry squares: Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a clean surface or parchment paper. Using a pizza cutter, first slice the pastry into 4 long strips, then cut each strip into squares approximately 2.5 by 2.5 inches, yielding about 20 squares.
- Assemble pastry cups: Gently press each puff pastry square into the greased mini muffin pan wells, pushing down to form little cups.
- Fill and bake: Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the spinach artichoke filling into each puff pastry cup, filling them to the top. Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and serve: Let the bites cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes after baking. Carefully remove and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to thaw the puff pastry fully before cutting to avoid tearing.
- Use marinated artichokes for extra flavor; drain well to avoid soggy pastry.
- You can substitute mozzarella with provolone or fontina for a different cheesy twist.
- These bites are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes if needed.
- Try adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling for a subtle kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
