Description
Spinach Puffs with Cream Cheese Filling are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of creamy and flaky textures. These bite-sized pastries are packed with vibrant spinach and rich cream cheese, making them a perfect appetizer for parties or a cozy night in. With a golden-brown exterior and a savory filling, they are sure to impress your guests and become a beloved staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix chopped spinach with softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares.
- Place about a tablespoon of the spinach mixture in the center of each square. Fold over to form triangles or rectangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Whisk together egg and water for the egg wash; brush over each puff.
- Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg