These Mini Spinach and Cheese Turnovers are a delightful snack perfect for parties or quick bites. Filled with a savory mixture of spinach and cheese, they are easy to prepare and sure to please your guests.
This recipe is straightforward and can be made in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for a delicious snacks recipe that everyone will enjoy.
Easy Mini Spinach and Cheese Turnovers
These turnovers feature flaky pastry filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture. The recipe takes about 40 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 turnovers.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté Spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll Out Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-inch squares.
- Fill Turnovers: Place a tablespoon of the spinach and cheese filling in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 turnovers
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
