Description
Greek-inspired spanakopita bites offer a delightful appetizer packed with spinach and feta cheese. Crisp phyllo pastry surrounds creamy herbed filling, creating perfect party nibbles that satisfy Mediterranean flavor cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups baby spinach, chopped
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup dill, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbles
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 package Athens Mini Fillo Shells
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 375°F, setting up a perfect baking environment for delicate pastry shells.
- Aromatic Foundation: Sauté onions in olive oil and butter until translucent, then introduce minced garlic, releasing its fragrant essence.
- Spinach Transformation: Add spinach leaves to the pan, cooking until moisture completely evaporates, then season with salt and pepper for a balanced flavor profile.
- Cheese Fusion: Combine eggs, feta, Parmesan, and dill in a mixing bowl, creating a creamy, herb-infused base that will bind the filling together.
- Filling Integration: Gently fold the cooled spinach mixture into the cheese blend, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients and maximum flavor potential.
- Shell Assembly: Carefully fill each fillo shell with the spinach-cheese mixture, distributing the filling evenly to create consistent, mouth-watering bites.
- Baking Finale: Position the prepared bites in the preheated oven, allowing them to transform into golden, crispy appetizers with a delicate, flaky exterior.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from the oven when edges turn golden brown and filling sets, then let rest briefly before serving warm, inviting guests to experience this Mediterranean-inspired delicacy.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Thoroughly drain and pat dry spinach to prevent soggy pastry shells.
- Cheese Wisdom: Use high-quality feta for authentic, rich Mediterranean flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Temperature Trick: Keep fillo shells cool and handle gently to maintain their delicate, crisp texture.
- Herb Hack: Fresh dill makes a massive difference compared to dried herbs, so invest in quality fresh herbs for maximum taste impact.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg