Description
This Spinach and Cheese Pastry is a savory, flaky delight made with puff pastry, sautéed spinach, and a creamy cheese filling. Perfect as an appetizer, brunch bite, or savory snack, these pastries are easy to make and always crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup ricotta or cream cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or chili flakes. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix spinach with ricotta and feta (or cheese of choice) until creamy.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares (4–6 pieces depending on size).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold over to form triangles or rectangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 18–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and frozen unbaked—just add a few extra minutes when baking from frozen.
- Try different cheese combos like goat cheese and parmesan.
- Serve with tzatziki, marinara, or a yogurt dip for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
