Easy Spanakopita Bites - Iowa Girl Eats

By Rander9576

Ingredients

• 30 frozen phyllo cups (2-15 count packages)
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper
• 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed then squeezed dry
• 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 egg, whisked

Details

Servings 30
Adapted from iowagirleats.com

Preparation

Step 1

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Anyways, in addition to the elegant

and perfect to serve at a baby or bridal shower, where finger foods rule.

Pre-made, mini frozen phyllo dough shells are filled with an addictingly-delicious combo of chopped spinach, feta cheese, sauteed onions and garlic, and fresh parsley. They take about 15 minutes to assemble, 15 minutes to bake and can be served hot or at room temperature. Amaze.

Regular spanakopita is made by layering paper-thin sheets of phyllo dough on top of the spinach mixture, or rolling them with the filling into triangles. Don’t get me wrong, it’s amazing, but also time consuming, which is why I’m in love with these pre-made frozen phyllo shells that you can buy right in the frozen foods aisle. They’re crispy, flaky and replicate the taste and texture of spanakopita without all the work – whee!

Next, heat

in a skillet over medium heat then add

, then saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add

Let the onion and garlic mixture cool slightly then add to the crumbled spinach.

Finally add

1 whisked egg

Stir everything together until combined

Place the cups onto 2 baking sheets then fill with the spinach mixture and bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the edges are golden brown.

Serve the Spanakopita Bites piping hot, warm, or at room temperature, and with plenty of people around. They are so addicting!

makes 30 bites

1 egg, whisked

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees then place phyllo cups on 2 baking sheets and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, then saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds then transfer mixture to a large bowl and cool slightly. Add spinach, feta cheese, parsley, nutmeg, and egg then stir to combine. Spoon mixture into phyllo cups then bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cups are golden brown around the edges. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Make these even quicker by preparing the filling a day ahead of time then baking right before the party. Enjoy!

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