Hello there!
Today, I'm excited to share one of my all-time favorite snack recipes with you. Whether it's for a birthday buffet, dinner, picnic, or a casual bite: Heartily filled spinach puffs are always a hit.
They're a party classic, much like puff pastry rolls with ham and cheese. And with store-bought dough, they're super quick and easy to whip up.
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Taste and Occasion
Spinach and feta is a classic and easy combination. These savory puffs also work beautifully with cream cheese. Either way, the recipe is a fantastic way to sneak some greens into the meals of even the pickiest eaters 😉.
If spinach isn't your thing, don't worry—there are plenty of other delicious savory alternatives (see suggestions below). Let your creativity run wild! And if you prefer, you can make the puff pastry from scratch.
But I must admit, for me, it's usually too much effort... so I rely on convenient refrigerated puff pastry rolls. Frozen dough works just as well for this savory puff pastry recipe, though you'll need to defrost the sheets first, which takes a bit of time.
Ingredients
Both fresh and frozen spinach work well as a filling for these veggie puffs. Avoid creamed spinach or similar, as it might make the mixture too wet for the pastry. Be sure to squeeze out the filling well before placing it onto the dough.
How to Make the Spinach Puffs
First, preheat the oven to 374°F (190°C). Finely chop a small onion and two garlic cloves.
Sauté them in a pan with some oil, add the frozen spinach, and cook for about 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Cut the feta into small cubes. Mix it with the spinach, then season with salt and pepper. Roll out the puff pastry from the fridge and cut it into eight squares.
Whisk one egg yolk with two tablespoons of milk. Brush the edges of each pastry square. To fill the puffs, place about a tablespoon of the mixture in the center of each square. Fold them over to form triangles. If the filling spills out, you've added too much. Press the edges firmly with a fork.
Brush the tops with the remaining egg yolk mixture. Bake the puffs for around 18 minutes, until golden brown.
Top Tip
As the perfect party snack, these spinach puffs are delicious fresh out of the oven, lukewarm, or even cold. To be safe, make a double batch—they'll disappear in no time! Enjoy 🙂.
Recipe Card
Spinach Puffs with Feta Cheese
Ingredients
- 275 grams (0.6 lb) puff pastry , 1 roll, from the refrigerator
- 1 onion, small
- 2 cloves garlic, of
- 120 grams (4 cups) spinach , best deep-frozen spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 80 grams (0.2 lb) feta
- Salt
- Pepper
To coat
- 1 egg yolk, medium-sized
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 374°F/190°C degrees. Chop onion and garlic finely. Fry them in oil in a pan, add deep-frozen spinach and stew for about 5 minutes. Let it cool down a little bit. Squeeze well so that as little liquid as possible remains.
- Cut the feta into small cubes. Add to the spinach, season with salt and pepper. Roll out the puff pastry roll from the refrigerator and cut into about 8 squares.
- Whisk the egg yolk with the milk. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with a brush. Put about 1 tablespoon of spinach-cheese mixture in the center of each square, fold the dough over, and form a triangle. Press the edges firmly together with a fork.
- Coat the pockets with the remaining egg yolk. Bake for about 18 minutes until they are golden brown.
Ingredient substitutions
Variations
These puffs are also delicious with cream cheese, ham, or minced meat. Feel free to swap out the feta for another cheese—like grated Gouda, Pecorino, herb cream cheese, or even goat camembert.
The meat or ham versions are just as tasty if you don't need a vegetarian option. You can also get creative with the shape—why not try making puff pastry spinach rolls or snails? And don't forget to check out my savory cream puffs with cream cheese.
About Kathrin & Jan
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