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Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites

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Warm, flaky, and filled with creamy spinach artichoke goodness, these puff pastry bites are a quick and easy party appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for entertaining, snacking, or sneaking in some veggies with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 oz), thawed
  • 1/2 cup (120g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (120g) chopped artichoke hearts (canned or frozen, well-drained)
  • 1/2 cup (70g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained (or use fresh, chopped and sautéed briefly)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Thaw puff pastry sheet on the counter for about 15 minutes, or microwave for 10 seconds if needed.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 16 squares (about 2×2 inches each).
  5. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each pastry square. Do not overfill.
  6. Fold corners up and pinch to seal, or press squares into a mini muffin tin and crimp edges.
  7. Brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
  8. Arrange bites on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puff pastry is deep golden brown and crisp.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best results. Drain spinach and artichokes very well to avoid soggy pastry. Don’t overfill bites to prevent leaks. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use specialty puff pastry and cheese alternatives. Freeze unbaked bites for easy make-ahead entertaining. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.

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Keywords: spinach artichoke, puff pastry, appetizer, party food, finger food, easy recipe, vegetarian, cheese, snack, entertaining

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