Description
These Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites are a delicious, bite-sized appetizer featuring a creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses baked inside flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or snacks, they offer a warm, cheesy poppable treat with a golden, crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 12 oz can marinated and drained artichoke quarters, diced to preferred bite size
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 8 oz block softened cream cheese
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt (add more if needed)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (add more if needed)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Pastry
- 1 13.2 oz sheet puff pastry, thawed (such as Jus-Rol brand)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a mini muffin pan thoroughly and set it aside for use later.
- Prepare Aromatics and Cheese Mixture: Mince the garlic cloves finely. Drain the artichokes well and dice them into small bite-sized pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced artichokes with softened cream cheese, shredded parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses.
- Cook Spinach: Roughly chop the fresh spinach if not done already. Heat a pan over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Add the spinach to the pan and cook for about two minutes until wilted.
- Combine Filling Mixture: Add the wilted spinach to the bowl containing the cheeses and artichokes. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a clean surface or parchment paper. Using a pizza cutter, slice the pastry into 4 long strips, then cut those strips into small squares approximately 2.5 by 2.5 inches, yielding about 20 squares.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Gently press each pastry square into the holes of the greased mini muffin pan to form cups. Spoon heaping teaspoons of the spinach artichoke filling into each pastry cup, filling to the top.
- Bake and Cool: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the oven and allow the bites to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully removing to serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- You can use frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable—just thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
- Feel free to swap mozzarella cheese for a similar melting cheese like Monterey Jack or fontina for a different flavor profile.
- These bites are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
