Description
These Spinach Puffs are delicious, flaky pastries filled with a savory mixture of spinach, cheeses, and crumbled bacon. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these golden brown puffs combine creamy, cheesy filling with crisp puff pastry for a crowd-pleasing bite.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
- 2 large eggs, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
Pastry
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (9- or 10-inch), thawed overnight in the refrigerator
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning the racks in the upper and lower thirds. Prepare 18 muffin cups by lining them with paper liners or greasing with nonstick spray. Cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble it into small pieces.
- Make Filling. In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the cream cheese in short bursts until softened. Stir in one egg, garlic powder, black pepper, and dried oregano until well combined. In another bowl, mix the thawed and drained spinach with feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the crumbled bacon. Combine the cream cheese mixture with the spinach mixture, stirring thoroughly.
- Fill Pastry Cups. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 equal squares, yielding 18 squares total. Line each muffin cup with a pastry square, pressing the dough into the bottom and allowing the corners to hang over the sides. Spoon the spinach filling evenly into each pastry-lined cup.
- Fold and Bake. Bring the corners of the puff pastry together over the filling and press lightly to seal in the center. Beat the remaining egg to make an egg wash, then brush it over the pastry tops for a beautiful golden finish. Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 21-24 minutes, switching the positions of the racks halfway through baking, until the puffs are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve. Remove the spinach puffs from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes in the muffin tins. Carefully remove the puffs and serve them warm or at room temperature as a savory snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For best results, thaw puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator overnight before use.
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the spinach to prevent soggy pastry.
- You can substitute bacon with cooked sausage or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Serve these puffs warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
