Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites that are perfect as a cheesy, bite-sized appetizer loaded with spinach, artichokes, and three types of cheese baked in flaky puff pastry cups.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 5 oz fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 12 oz can of marinated and drained artichoke quarters, diced to preferred bite size
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 8 oz block of softened cream cheese
- 4 large cloves minced garlic
- 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 oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a mini muffin pan and set it aside for later.
- Prepare filling base: Mince the garlic. Drain and dice the artichokes into small bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese into the same bowl.
- Cook spinach: Roughly chop the spinach. Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the cooked spinach into the bowl with the cheese and artichokes. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cut puff pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a clean surface or parchment paper. Using a pizza cutter, slice the sheet into 4 long strips. Then cut each strip into approximately 2.5 x 2.5 inch squares to make about 20 squares total.
- Form cups: Gently press each puff pastry square into the muffin pan holes, pushing down to create a cup shape.
- Fill cups: Spoon heaping teaspoons of the spinach artichoke filling into each puff pastry cup until filled to the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the bites cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before cutting to avoid cracking.
- You can substitute mozzarella with a mild cheddar for a different flavor.
- For extra crispiness, brush the pastry edges lightly with beaten egg before baking.
- These bites are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Leftover bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
