Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

Show: Good Deal with Dave LiebermanEpisode: Holiday Cocktail Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (39)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
about 32 puffs

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 45 min

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Directions

1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach

1/4-pound firm feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

2 cloves garlic, pressed

About 20 grinds black pepper

Small dash nutmeg

Flour, for dusting

1 (10 by 9.5-inch) piece of packaged puff pastry

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Thaw frozen spinach in microwave according to package directions or by running under warm water. Drain spinach, squeezing the excess liquid from it. In a bowl, mix the spinach, feta, garlic, pepper, and nutmeg together.

Flour a clean, dry countertop or other flat working surface. Lay out the puff pasty on the floured surface. Flour the top of the dough. Roll out the puff pastry until it is half as thick (about 1/8-inch) and about 24 by 12 inches. Trim edges to size if necessary. Cut into 3-inch strips crosswise and lengthwise, making 32 (3-inch) squares. Make sure the squares are well floured then stack them in a little pile.

Fill a little dish with some room temperature water. Imagine each square you work with is separated in half by a diagonal. Place a couple teaspoons of filling in the top half. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the top half with water. Fold the bottom half to meet the edges of the top half. Use a fork to seal the edges.

Place finished pockets on a nonstick baking sheet and bake about 15 minutes until golden brown and puffy. Serve warm.

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Teri Citrus Heights, CA 10-04-2009
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Fantastic and Quick
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have always made the traditional Spanokopita, which is delicious but very time consuming. This recipe was a huge hit at a... office pot luck lunch. I have altered the filling to include 3 ounces of cream cheese and 1 egg and 3 ounces of diced roasted crimini mushrooms. I had never thought about using puff pastry for spanokopita, Great idea Dave! thanks!!!Read more
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Linh Denham Springs, LA 09-26-2009
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GREAT recipe....and EASY to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had a lot of these ingredients in my fridge, so I decided to make them. They turned out SOOO good!! I did make some... adjustments though, I left out the nutmeg because i didn't have any. And I added tomatoes and bacon into the filling. Then I topped the pastry with some cracked black pepper and parmesan cheese. My boyfriend and I had this for lunch and loved it! And the leftover filling makes a great addition to pasta. I'll be keeping this recipe for sure. THANKS!Read more
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cassandra clackamas, OR 12-06-2008
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So easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were so easy and yet such a big hit! People who normally didn't like spinach couldn't stop eating them!
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Mike Jackson Heights, NY 11-27-2007
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Easy to make and tasty!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Dave does it again!
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Anonymous 07-17-2007
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Really nice!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Really nice!
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Megan Westport, CT 05-19-2007
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Great App!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy appetizer that both meat eaters and vegetarians enjoyed. Make the filling the night before to save some time the... day of your event. Doubles well for a crowd too. I also tried the filling with phyllo dough making little pouches. Good as well but more work, I prefer the puff pastry.Read more