Description
Make these easy, baked bites featuring a crispy exterior, a savory filling of spinach and feta, and a melted cheese center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts or puff pastry sheets
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed dry spinach, cooked onion and garlic mixture, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until fully combined.
- Unroll the pie crusts or puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 9 equal squares (you should have 18 squares total).
- Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of the spinach mixture onto the center of one square. Top this with a tiny pinch (about 1/4 teaspoon) of the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Place a second square directly on top of the filling. Press the edges firmly together with your fingers to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork to create a tight seal, forming a bite-sized pocket.
- Place the sealed bites on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the bites cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Squeeze the spinach very dry; excess moisture prevents the bites from becoming crispy.
- You can use an air fryer set to 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, working in batches.
- Serve these warm with a side of marinara sauce or plain Greek yogurt dip.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25