Spinach Cheese Puffs
Introduction:
Spinach Cheese Puffs offer a wonderful combination of delicious cheese and flavor ideal for an snack or appetizer as a delicious addition to brunch. They are stuffed with a rich blend of cheese and spinach which makes them delicious and enjoyable. The golden brown exterior is an appealing contrast to the soft, delicious inner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavorful Combining cheese, spinach, and other herbs make a delicious and delicious filling.
- Easy to Prepare: This recipe requires only a few ingredients and simple steps. This recipe is suitable to cooks of all levels.
- Multi-functional: These puffs can serve hot or chilled and are perfect to serve for parties.
- Crowd-Pleasing The delicious cheesiness and attractive appearance of these cookies are guaranteed to delight your guests.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 box (17.3 pounds) of frozen puff pastry that has been thawed
- 10 ounces chopped frozen spinach, squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black or red pepper
- 1 egg, whisked (for the wash of eggs)
How to Make Spinach Cheese Puffs
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Heat Oven and prepare pastry: Heat oven up to 400 degrees F (200degC). Make a roll of the thawed puff pastry on a lightly sprayed surface until it is a 12×12 inch square. Divide the puff pastry in equally sized pieces.
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Create the Filling In an medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, spinach mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese as well as garlic powder, pepper, salt. Mix until well-combined.
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Make: Place a spoonful of cheese and spinach filling into the middle of each square.
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Fold and Seal: Fold the edges of each square pastry towards the center to form small bundles. Press the edges with a firm hammer to secure.
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Brush & Bake: The puffs should be placed on baking sheets lined with parchment. The tops should be brushed with eggs beat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and puff to the top.
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Serve Make sure to serve warm, and take pleasure in it!
Helpful Tips:
- The puff pastry should be thawed fully: Make sure the puff pastry has completely frozen prior to using as it could make it difficult to work with.
- squeeze out any excess liquid from the spinach. It is essential to extract the most moisture from the spinach in order to stop the filling from getting watery.
- Be careful not to overfill your puffs. Insufficient filling could make the filling spill out while baking.
- The edges should be sealed: Make sure the edges of the puff pastry have been closed tightly to stop the contents from spilling out.
Details
- The prep time is 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
- Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 puffs
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Notes
- You could substitute mozzarella as well as the Parmesan cheeses with your preferred kinds of cheese.
- Sprinkle a bit of red pepper flakes in the mix for a bit of spice.
- Serve it with a sauce for dipping for example, marinara sauce or creamy yogurt dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these able to be made in advance? Yes, you can make the puffs before baking and then store them in your fridge until you are ready to bake.
- Do I have the option of freezing these puffs? Yes, you are able to freeze these puffs. They can be frozen at room temperature before serving or warm their oven prior serving.
Conclusion
Spinach Cheese Puffs make a delicious and simple to make snack that’s great to serve at any time. They are delicious and tasty with their filling of savory ingredients. fluffy pastry, they’re certain to become a favorite with family and friends. Enjoy!
