Here’s a delicious puff pastry appetizer recipe along with its SmartPoints value. This recipe is for Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites.
Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares (about 3×3 inches).
- Fill the Pastry:
- Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to form a pocket. Pinch to seal.
- Egg Wash:
- Brush the tops of the pastry bites with the beaten egg.
- Bake:
- Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
SmartPoints Value
- Total Servings: 12
- SmartPoints per Serving: Approximately 3-4 points (depending on the specific brands of ingredients used)
Tips
- You can add herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen.
Enjoy your delicious and easy puff pastry appetizer!
