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5 from 9 votes

Kronk's Spinach Puffs

Kronk's Spinach Puffs are savory, buttery, cheesy snacks straight out of Emperor's New Groove. Keep an eye on them in the oven so you don't have to yell, "My spinach puffs!!"
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spinach puffs
Servings: 12 puffs
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 3 1/2 cups spinach finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 3 slices of bacon cooked and chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 2 eggs separated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.1 pounds puff pastry two sheets of frozen pre-made puff pastry, thawed

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add shallots and cook until transparent. Add spinach, garlic, and dill. Cook until spinach has wilted and garlic is fragrant.
    Skillet with spinach and garlic and a wooden spoon.
  • In a large bowl, mix the spinach mixture with bacon, cream cheese, feta, one egg yolk, and salt and pepper.
    Glass mixing bowl with spinach mixture and wooden spoon on the side.
  • Roll the puff pastry dough out and cut into 12 squares. Place each square in a cup of the muffin tin.
    Cut puff pastry with pizza cutter and muffin dish with pastry pieces.
  • Fill each cup with a rounded tablespoon of the spinach mixture.
    Muffin pan with cut pieces of puff pastry filled with spinach mixture.
  • Pinch the corners of the pastry squares together. Mix the remaining egg and egg white together and brush over each pastry.
    Brushing egg wash on top of puff pastry filled with spinach mixture.
  • Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes until tops are golden brown. Serve hot.
    Kronk's Spinach Puffs on a dish with one cut in half.

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Notes

  • Squeeze spinach very dry so pastry stays crisp.
  • Chill assembled puffs 10 minutes before baking for best rise.
  • Do not overfill, and pinch corners firmly to prevent leaks.
  • Air fry leftovers at 350°F until crisp, or reheat in the oven.
  • Bake from frozen at 425 to 450°F, adding a few minutes as needed.
  • Swap cheeses to taste, and add lemon zest or mushrooms for a twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg