Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spanakopita Bites filled with a savory mixture of fresh spinach, feta, ricotta, and herbs baked in crispy phyllo shells. Perfect as a Greek-inspired appetizer for parties or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Shells
- 1 package frozen phyllo shells (15 count)
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even baking.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the spinach: Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts and most of the moisture evaporates, stirring frequently. Remove the skillet from heat and let the spinach mixture cool slightly.
- Prepare filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with crumbled feta, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
- Fill the phyllo shells: Spoon the prepared filling evenly into each frozen phyllo shell and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the filling is set and the phyllo shells turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the Spanakopita Bites warm or at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen chopped spinach; just be sure to thaw and squeeze out any excess moisture before using.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling mixture for a more traditional Greek flavor.
- These bites can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
