Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites

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

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
   • Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
   • Cut the pastry into squares (about 3×3 inches).
4. 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.
5. Egg Wash:
   • Brush the tops of the pastry bites with the beaten egg.
6. Bake:
   • Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. 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!