Description
These Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Flaky, buttery puff pastry wraps around a creamy spinach and feta filling, then bakes up golden and irresistible. They look fancy, taste incredible, and come together fast—making them perfect for parties, brunches, or last-minute guests.
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
(or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry) -
1 garlic clove, minced
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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¼ cup cream cheese, softened
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Cook the Spinach
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add spinach and cook until wilted (1–2 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly. -
Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix spinach with feta, cream cheese, and optional seasoning until well combined. -
Prepare Pastry
Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Gently smooth seams and cut into 12 squares. -
Fill & Shape
Place 1–2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each square.
Fold corners toward the center or leave open-faced for a rustic look. -
Egg Wash
Arrange bites on baking sheet and brush pastry with beaten egg. -
Bake
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. -
Cool Slightly & Serve
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Squeeze spinach very dry to prevent soggy pastry
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Keep puff pastry cold until baking for maximum puff
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Don’t overfill—less is more
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Chill assembled bites for 10 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm
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Reheat leftovers in the oven, not the microwave, for crispness