Description
A golden, buttery puff pastry appetizer filled with creamy spinach, garlic, and melty cheese — a Southern twist on spanakopita that’s perfect for parties, meal prep, or quick snacks.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 ½ cups chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, well-drained)
½ cup cream cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 egg, for brushing tops
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line your baking sheet and let puff pastry thaw slightly.
2. Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted and dry. Let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
4. Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thick and cut into 12 squares.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of filling to each. Fold into triangles and crimp edges.
6. Brush with egg wash and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Be sure to cool your filling completely to prevent soggy pastry.
Try feta for a Greek twist or use light cream cheese for a healthier option.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chili flakes before baking for extra flair.
Can be made ahead, frozen, and baked straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern-French Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: spinach puff pastry, party appetizer, spanakopita twist, freezer-friendly snack