Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry
A golden, flaky puff pastry filled with a savory spinach and cheese mixture. The buttery layers of pastry bake until crisp while the inside becomes creamy and rich from melted cheese and tender spinach. This simple bakery-style snack feels homemade and comforting, perfect as a quick lunch, appetizer, or light meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 360
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place a small pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the chopped spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted, then remove from the heat.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach, feta, cream cheese or ricotta, parmesan, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Stir until the filling becomes creamy and evenly combined.
Step 6
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
Step 7
Cut a rectangle slightly larger than the filling portion you want.
Step 8
Place the spinach-cheese mixture in the center of the pastry.
Step 9
Fold the pastry over the filling or create a small lattice cut on top if desired.
Step 10
Beat the egg in a small bowl.
Step 11
Brush the egg over the pastry surface.
Step 12
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
Step 13
Place the pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Step 14
Let the pastry cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve warm.
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