Spinach Puffs

Buttery Spinach Puffs are cheesy and savory with pops of bacon. As you can imagine, they are a hit at parties! If we’re having a party, you can count on these Spinach Puffs being served as an appetizer. We usually serve them with our other favorites. I have so many favorite appetizer recipes, it’s sometimes hard to choose which ones I’m going to make for parties or family gatherings. My family gets together on New Year’s Eve for games and lots of appetizers. Well, this Spinach Puff Pastry appetizer is one that is almost always part of the appetizer spread! Spinach Puffs are everything you want from an appetizer. Cheesy, savory, crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside…basically they’re the best. You might have to double this Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry recipe to make sure there are enough for all your party guests! Trust me, this tasty snack will disappear quickly!

Variations. I love these Spinach Puffs as they are, but here are some customizing ideas:
– Switch the bacon with diced ham.
– Add diced mushrooms, green onions, or bell peppers.
– Season to taste with garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, or red chili flakes for a bit of a kick.
– Brighten the flavor with a bit of lemon zest.
– Change the feta cheese with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, or mozzarella cheese.
– Replace the puff pastry with phyllo tart cups. Fill the cups with the spinach filling. Bake at 400°F, but for only 8-12 minutes.

Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon dried dill
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped and packed
¾ cup crumbled feta
2 teaspoon bacon bits
salt and pepper, to taste
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions:
Spray 9 cups in a muffin pan with cooking spray. Microwave your cream cheese 10 seconds at a time, until it’s soft and melted, but not steaming. Add egg, oil, and dill into cream cheese and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl combine spinach, feta, and bacon. Pour your cream cheese mixture on top, and season with salt and pepper. Use a fork to mix and combine it together. Cut the pastry sheet into 9 squares. Line the muffin pan with your cut squares (you might need to stretch them out a little). Press into the bottom of the muffin cups. Evenly divide the spinach among the cups. Bring your 4 pastry points together, covering the filling, and press them together. Lightly brush with the melted butter. Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes until golden and puffy. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then use a knife around the edges to loosen and help pop them out.

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