Spinach puffs are perfect for brunch, lunch, mid-day snack, party appetizer, or just because it’s Friday. These puffs are fluffy and light thanks to the puff pastry. Then savory thanks to the spinach and cheese! Honestly what’s not to love?
Want to make it vegan? Since, our recipe uses Pepperidge Farm puff pastry (p.s. is 100% vegan). Simply swap out the cheese for your favorite vegan cheese alternative and bam! Just like that your spinach puffs are vegan.
How to make spinach puffs
Defrost. Before anything can be made….the puff pastry needs to be thawed. So, a day before place a box of frozen pastry dough into the refrigerator. Also, place a bag of frozen chopped spinach into the refrigerator as well.
Filling. Alright, now it’s time to make this incredible filling. Using your hands, squeeze out all of the excess water in the chopped spinach. Next, mix together the spinach, minced garlic, cheese, green onions, herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure to mix well. Then, beat one egg and fold it into the spinach mixture. Set aside.
Cutting the pastry. Cut the puff pastry equally into 9 squares.
Adding the filling and folding. Scoop a generous amount of the spinach mixture into the center of the puff pastry. Gently wet the four corners of each puff pastry. Take two opposite corners of the puff pastry and press them together in the center of the pastry. Repeat this process for the other two corners (press down gently, so the puff pastry remains closed).
Egg wash and bake. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the remaining egg to blend in a small bowl. Brush the pastry with the egg wash. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and puffy, approximately 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Making ahead of time
The great news is these bad boys can be made in advance. The spinach puffs could be made 3 hours prior to your event or gathering. Just simply cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Interested in freezing? The unbaked or baked spinach puffs could last 1-2 months in your freezer, if kept in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
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Spinach Puffs
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry thawed
- 10 oz. Frozen chopped spinach thawed
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Large eggs
- 3 tbsp Green onion chopped
- ½ tsp Fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
- ½ cup Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Using your hands, squeeze out all of the water in the thawed spinach. Mix together the spinach, minced garlic, cheese, green onions, herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure to mix well. Then, beat one egg and fold it into the spinach mixture. Set aside.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet, using a ruler cut into (9) squares.
- Scoop a generous amount of the spinach mixture into the center of the puff pastry. Gently wet the four corners of each puff pastry. Take two opposite corners of the puff pastry and press them together in the center of the pastry. Repeat this process for the other two corners (press down gently, so the puff pastry remains closed).
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the remaining egg to blend in a small bowl. Brush the pastry with the egg wash. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and puffy, approximately 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy.