Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs
These Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs are a delightful appetizer featuring a flaky pastry filled with a creamy mixture of spinach and cheese. Perfect for impressing guests, they are easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 9 equal squares. Spoon spinach and cream cheese mixture into the center of each square. Fold corners towards the center, pinching edges to seal and form puffs.
- Place puffs on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg. Bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Allow puffs to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg