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Spinach Puffs

Deliciously flaky pastry filled with a savory spinach and cheese mixture, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed
Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
  2. Set the filling aside.
Prepare the Pastry
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth it out.
  3. Cut the pastry into squares, approximately 4x4 inches in size.
Assemble the Puffs
  1. Place a spoonful of the spinach filling in the center of each pastry square.
  2. Fold the pastry over to create a triangle and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
  3. Place the puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Brush the tops with a little beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

These spinach puffs can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Just bake them straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

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