Absolutely! 🥐 These Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs are buttery, flaky, and filled with a creamy, cheesy spinach mixture — perfect as a party appetizer, snack, or even a light lunch.
🧀 Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs
Ingredients:
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 egg (for egg wash)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare filling:
In a bowl, mix together:
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Cream cheese
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Mozzarella (or your cheese of choice)
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Thawed and squeezed spinach
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Garlic, salt, and pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Cut puff pastry:
Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
Cut into 9 equal squares (3×3 grid).
4. Fill and fold:
Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each square.
Fold each corner of the pastry square into the center and pinch together (you can also fold into triangles if you prefer).
5. Brush and bake:
Beat the egg and lightly brush it over the tops of each puff.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
6. Serve:
Let cool slightly and enjoy warm!
🌀 Variations:
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Add crumbled bacon or cooked sausage for a meaty version
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Use feta cheese instead of mozzarella for a Mediterranean twist
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Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor depth
