Description
Delicious and creamy mushroom and spinach stuffed pastry bites, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (1 sheet) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mushroom mixture with cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out creases. Cut the pastry into 3-inch squares.
- Place a tablespoon of the mushroom and spinach filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners over the filling to create a pocket and pinch to seal.
- Place the stuffed pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- Try substituting the spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different green option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg