Description
These Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites are delicious, bite-sized appetizers featuring a rich and cheesy spinach artichoke dip baked inside flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or as a savory snack, they combine creamy cheeses, tender spinach, and marinated artichokes for a crowd-pleasing 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 minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (adjust to taste)
- 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 thoroughly and set aside for later use.
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves finely. Drain the artichoke quarters 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 cheeses.
- Cook Spinach: Roughly chop the fresh spinach. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. When hot, add the chopped spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Combine Filling: Add the cooked spinach to the bowl with the cheeses and artichokes. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet on a clean surface or parchment paper. Using a pizza cutter, slice the pastry into 4 long strips. Then cut the strips into small squares approximately 2.5x2.5 inches, yielding about 20 squares total.
- Assemble Bites: Gently press each puff pastry square into a muffin pan cavity to form a cup shape. Fill each pastry cup with a heaping teaspoon of the spinach artichoke filling, filling them to the top.
- Bake: Place the filled muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure your puff pastry is fully thawed before cutting to prevent cracking or tearing.
- You can substitute the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with your preferred shredded cheeses if desired.
- If you prefer a spicier bite, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free puff pastry and verify other ingredients accordingly.
- These bites are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated briefly in the oven to regain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
