Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cut into chunks
- 2 large eggs, separated
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly dried
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 oz)
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 oz)
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (9- or 10-inch), thawed overnight (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
Instructions
Prep the Oven and Bacon:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and place racks in the upper and lower thirds.
- Bake the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces. Spray 18 muffin cups across two standard muffin tins with nonstick spray.
Make the Filling:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, soften the cream cheese in 10-second intervals until melted.
- Mix in one egg, garlic powder, black pepper, and oregano until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine spinach, feta, Parmesan, and bacon bits. Add this mixture to the cream cheese mixture and adjust seasoning to taste.
Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface, smoothing out any creases, and cut into nine squares.
- Place each square into a muffin cup, pressing the center down and leaving the corners hanging over the edge.
Assemble and Bake:
- Spoon the spinach filling into each pastry cup.
- Fold the pastry corners over the filling and lightly press the center.
- Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the tops of the pastry.
- Bake for 21-24 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, until the puffs are golden and crispy. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can freeze these Spinach Puffs for up to a month and reheat them at 375°F.
- The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, but it’s best to fill the pastry cups just before baking for optimal texture.
- Serve these puffs warm or at room temperature for maximum flavor and appeal.
These irresistible Spinach Puffs not only taste amazing, but their elegant presentation makes them a perfect fit for any appetizer spread!