Description
Greek-inspired spanakopita bites deliver a crispy, flaky pastry pocket packed with creamy spinach and feta cheese. Delicate phyllo layers crunch with Mediterranean flavors, offering a perfect appetizer that brings classic Greek cuisine to your table in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cheese:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 9 cups chopped baby spinach
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chopped dill
Base and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 package Athens Mini Fillo Shells
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature, creating an ideal environment for baking crisp and delicate pastry shells.
- Gently sauté finely chopped onions in a blend of olive oil and butter, allowing them to become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pan, releasing its aromatic essence, then add fresh spinach leaves and cook until the moisture evaporates completely.
- Season the verdant spinach mixture with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the spinach blend to a cool surface, allowing excess heat to dissipate and prevent overcooking.
- Whisk together eggs, crumbled feta, grated Parmesan, and delicate dill fronds in a separate mixing bowl, creating a creamy, herb-infused base.
- Fold the cooled spinach into the egg and cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully fill each delicate fillo shell with the luscious spinach and cheese mixture, distributing the filling evenly.
- Place the prepared bites in the preheated oven, allowing them to transform into golden, crispy appetizers.
- Remove from the oven when the edges turn a delicate golden brown and the filling sets.
- Allow the Spanakopita Bites to rest briefly, then serve warm, inviting guests to savor the Mediterranean-inspired delicacy.
Notes
- Prep these bite-sized Greek appetizers in under 30 minutes for a perfect party snack that impresses guests with minimal effort.
- Frozen fillo shells are a time-saving hack, transforming traditional spanakopita into an easy, elegant finger food.
- Sautéing spinach thoroughly removes excess moisture, ensuring crisp and flavorful bites without soggy bottoms.
- Fresh dill adds a bright, herbal note that elevates the classic Mediterranean flavor profile of this appetizer.
- Serve warm for the best texture, with the cheese melted and fillo shells delicately crisp around the edges.
- Make ahead and reheat gently to maintain the perfect crunch and prevent filling from becoming dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg