Description
These Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip Bites are deliciously creamy and packed with flavorful spinach and artichokes wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, they combine a delightful blend of cheeses and savory seasonings baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the puff pastry bites evenly.
- Combine Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Incorporate the chopped fresh spinach and drained, chopped artichoke hearts into the cheese mixture. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into small squares appropriate for bite-sized portions.
- Fill Pastry Squares: Place a spoonful of the spinach and artichoke cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
- Seal the Bites: Fold each square over the filling to form a bite, ensuring the edges are pressed firmly to seal and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the filled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly with other ingredients.
- Drain the canned artichoke hearts well to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture, but frozen spinach can be substituted if thawed and squeezed dry.
- Seal pastry edges tightly to prevent filling leakage.
- These bites can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Serve with ranch, marinara, or a creamy garlic dip for added flavor.
