Irresistible Cheesy Spinach Puff Pastries

Ingredients

1. 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2. 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
3. 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
4. 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6. 1 clove garlic, minced
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
9. 1 tablespoon olive oil
10. 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
11. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Prepare Spinach Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Prepare Puff Pastry:
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Trim the edges to form a neat rectangle.
- Cut the pastry into 6 equal squares.

4. Assemble Pastries:
- Place a tablespoon of the spinach filling in the center of each pastry square. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Fold each pastry square diagonally to form a triangle, sealing the edges by pressing them with a fork.
- Transfer the assembled pastries onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

5. Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.

6. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy!

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Cheesy pastries, Spinach snacks, Puff pastry, Oven-baked, Easy appetizer, Quick snack, Spinach cheese mix, Gourmet finger food, Savory pastry, Quick baking

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 800 calories

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