Made with store-bought puff pastry dough, three kinds of cheese, spinach and bacon, these Cheese puff pastry bites are an easy-to-make option that your guests are sure to love.
Instead of serving the usual cheese and crackers, this tasty treat will be an instant hit! Make these delectable cheese and spinach pastries part of any holiday celebration this year...everyone will thank you for it!
Check out all my other puff pastry recipes for even more deliciousness!
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For your next family get together, consider serving something a little out of the ordinary when it comes to appetizers.
Cheese puff pastry bites require only a few ingredients and minimal preparation time. They start off with store-bought puff pastry dough that you can find in most supermarkets.
These pastries are not only delicious but also versatile – you can easily customize them to fit any flavor palette or dietary restrictions by using other ingredients like pesto, mozzarella cheese or ham.
Additionally, these bite-sized morsels make for easy entertaining because they can be served warm or at room temperature.
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Looking for more Easy Appetizer Recipes? Try my Mini Puff Pastry Appetizers or my Italian Puff Pastry Appetizers!
💭Puff Pastry Bites Sweet
Sweet puff pastry bites and desserts are the perfect treat for special occasions or when you're craving something delicious. From classic apple turnovers to puff pastry desserts with fruit, these flaky layers that can be paired with a variety of different fillings to create truly mouth-watering treats.
With various sweet options like puff pastry with chocolate filling or my recipe for chocolate puff pastry twists, there's certain to be something for everyone on your list of sweet puff pastries.
💭Prep Ahead Puff Pastry Tip
- If you wanted to prepare this puff pastry appetizer ahead of time, you could prepare everything ahead of time and place the muffin pan in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap.
- Right before you need to serve, place in the oven to bake.
- They'll be fresh from the oven as your guests are arriving.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, add the cheeses along with the crumbled bacon and seasonings.
- Stir to combine and then add the chopped spinach.
Step 2 | Prepare the Puff Pastry Bites
- Coat the muffin pan with non-stick baking spray and press a square of puff pastry into each well of the pan. Use the tart tamper to press the pastry in without tearing it.
- Fill with a spoonful of spinach, bacon and cheese mixture.
- Place the muffin pan in the refrigerator or even the freezer to re-chill the dough before baking.
Quick Tip: Placing the muffin tray in the refrigerator or even freezer to chill the puff pastry one more time before placing it in the hot oven will help chill the butter in the layers and give the recipe a better "puff" as it bakes.
Step | Baking Instructions
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan cheese right before serving.
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💭Recipe Variations
- Try adding a spoon of pesto sauce in place of the chopped spinach.
- You can also add finely chopped tomatoes.
- Try using your favorite cheese instead of the white cheddar cheese...try feta cheese!
💭Storage Tips
- These Cheese Puff Pastry Bites are best served fresh from the oven but if you do have leftovers, they need to be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- They will remain fresh like this for about a day.
💭Top Recipe Tip
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it's easy to blend with the other cheeses, spinach and bacon.
💡Recipe FAQ
You can assemble puff pastry appetizers a day ahead of time. Wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Bake the appetizers just prior to serving for the best results. This way, the puff pastry will remain light and flaky when it comes out of the oven.
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Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, parmesan, and white cheddar cheese along with the bacon until well incorporated.
- Add in spinach and seasonings and mix until everything is combined and set aside.
- Unfold puff pastry and cut along the fold marks to make thirds. Cut each third in half lengthwise.
- Each long piece of puff pastry should be cut into 1 inch squares.
- Place 1 puff pastry square in each mini muffin cup. Use the tart tamper tool to press the puff pastry square in place and fill with a spoonful of spinach and cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate the muffin tin for 30 minutes to chill the dough.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Use a butter knife to loosen the edges and pop the pastries out of each muffin cup.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Best if eaten fresh.
- In you need to reheat, do so in the oven or air fryer for best results. Do not reheat in the microwave.
Esme Slabbert says
Looking so good and tempting, and maybe also make it with phyllo pastry
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