Cheesy Spinach Pastry Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
01 -
1 piece puff pastry, defrosted
02 -
1 egg, whisked (for coating
→ Mixture
03 -
8 oz soft cream cheese, room temperature
04 -
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
05 -
1 tsp powdered garlic
06 -
Salt and pepper as needed
# Instructions:
01 -
Get your oven hot at 400°F. Put some parchment on a cookie sheet.
02 -
Grab a bowl and stir together the soft cream cheese, spinach bits, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper until everything's mixed well.
03 -
Take your defrosted pastry and slice it into even squares. Drop a big dollop of your cheese mix right in the middle of each square.
04 -
Take each square and fold it diagonally to make triangles. Push down the edges with a fork to keep the filling inside.
05 -
Brush some beaten egg on top of your triangles and stick them in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they turn golden and crispy.
06 -
Pull them out when done and enjoy them hot as a fancy little snack or starter.
# Notes:
01 -
You can toss in some different herbs or spices to make the filling taste even better.
02 -
You can make these early and freeze them - just cook them a bit longer straight from the freezer.