Spanakopita Recipe With Puff Pastry

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie, a delicious holiday comfort food that is easy to make. It is one of my favorite Greek appetizer recipes. This spanakopita recipe is made even easier using buttery, flaky puff pastry.

Spanakopita is traditionally made into a pie or triangle. Earthy spinach filling flavored with herbs and feta cheese is stuffed between layers of crunchy, buttery phyllo dough. I'm pretty much used to working with phyllo dough and feel comfortable around it, but when I asked you on Instagram, you clearly stated that you like puff pastry more. So here we are with an amazing side dish of Spanakopita puffs.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 👍 Amira's Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• ⌛ Make Ahead
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 👩‍🍳 Variations
• 🥣 Equipment
• 📣 Related Recipes
• More Party Appetizers
• Spanakopita Recipe With Puff Pastry

❤️ Why You'll Love It

Guys, you are in for a treat, seriously. If you or your kids are struggling to eat spinach, this is the answer.

I could not believe my eyes when my kids devoured these. Thinking they were just hungry and would probably eat a couple, then stop when they notice the spinach. I kept warning them, "These have spinach.... these have spinach," and to my surprise, they liked it so much that I could hardly get myself and hubby two of them to get a taste.

I used to hate spinach when I was young, I hate everything about it 😳. So I guess like mother like son(s). I guess if my mom knew this recipe back then, she could have convinced me to eat spinach as well.

The traditional way of cooking spinach back then in Egypt was to make a beef stew with tomato sauce. My mom used to add a hint of cilantro to spinach which really gives spinach a nice flavor and more tartness. I used this trick in making this spanakopita but, if you do not have a taste for cilantro then skip it.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

• Olive oil
• Yellow onion and garlic
• Frozen spinach thawed and squeezed
• Fresh parsley, cilantro and dill
• Salt and black pepper
• Large eggs
• Feta cheese
• Puff pastry sheets

📋 Ingredient Notes

Spanakopita is traditionally made into a phyllo pie. Somehow, I like this meat phyllo pie, but the filling is different, of course. The spanakopita filling is made with spinach and herbs like parsley and dill, and I've also used cilantro. This is very forgiving, so you can get away with skipping cilantro and dill, but try to find parsley. Eggs and feta cheese are also added to the mixture.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. We'll start by making the spinach filling. I've used frozen spinach, thawed of course. Then I squeezed all the water I can with my hand through a mesh strainer.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
3. Add spinach, fresh herbs, and spices, mixing everything well.
4. Set aside to cool to room temperature before adding the eggs. When it has cooled down, mix in eggs and feta cheese.

5. Unroll the first sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 12 equal squares.
6. Brush each of the mini muffin tin cup with melted butter, this step is optional, I like to be 100% sure that it will not stick for easy removal.
7. Place a piece of puff pastry in each cup and fill with the spinach filling.
8. Fold it close and brush with egg wash to seal. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

👍 Amira's Tips

• As I've stated before, herbs are optional but highly appreciated; parsley is a must.
• You can use fresh spinach if you like; make sure to drain after cooking.
• For an even easier and quicker recipe, you can skip cooking the filling and mix the ingredients well in a large bowl. This does not apply if you are using fresh spinach. For my picky eaters, I had to cook the spinach mixture first for just a couple of minutes to soften the onions to their liking.

🧺 Storage

Refrigerate— Place leftover spanakopita in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Freeze — Place baked spanakopita in a freezer-safe container, or plastic bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat—Place the spanakopita on a baking tray and reheat in a 300F oven until warmed thoroughly. If frozen, there is no need to thaw.

⌛ Make Ahead

You can make them the night before you want to serve. Assemble the spanakopita but do not bake it. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.

🍽️ Serve With

These spanakopita puffs are intended to be served as a side dish or starter. It is a great side for gatherings, especially on holidays. I liked it with Greek Yogurt Dill sauce, but you can serve it along any other Mediterranean dips like Hummus, Baba ganoush, tahini, or with any salad like this fattoush or eggplant salad. It goes perfectly with a main dish of kebab as well.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• Mix in some lemon zest with the spinach mixture for extra tartness.
• Although not authentic, you can mix in cream cheese for a creamy spinach mix.
• You can also roll them instead of using a muffin tin to make spanakopita puff pastry pinwheels.

🥣 Equipment

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• Mini muffin tin
• Large skillet

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Dip them in your favorite dip, but these are incredible on their own. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge and warm them up a bit in the oven on a baking sheet. Leftovers make great snacks or lunches for the next day.

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