Spanakopita Bites are flaky and flavorful, and make a perfect appetizer to bring to your next party! With only six simple ingredients, these spinach bites are not only easy to make, but taste great! They’ll be gone in a flash!
Spanakopita is a popular Greek food pastry made with phyllo dough, spinach, and feta cheese. With this recipe, I’m adapting this favorite dish into something a little more portable for all your upcoming gatherings! Spanakopita bites are a nice alternative to the usual party snacks, but they’ll be just as popular!
Your spinach is going to make or break this dish! You’ll cook some thawed frozen spinach that has been squeezed. It’s VERY important that you squeeze out as much moisture from the spinach as possible! Too much moisture will make the bites soggy and they won’t bake as well. I find it best to use my hands. Please, don’t skip this step!
Gather the following ingredients to make these bite-sized pastries:
Mini phyllo dough shells, thawed
Frozen spinach, thawed
Minced onion
Crumbled herbed feta cheese
Olive oil
Large Eggs
You can find detailed ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, then prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a sheet of parchment paper.
Heat a large skillet on your stovetop over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Next, add the minced onion and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the squeezed spinach and mix well. It may take a few minutes to blend everything together. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the crumbled feta cheese. Combine the cooled, cooked spinach mixture with this egg mixture.
Place your phyllo cups on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the feta filling into each shell so they are full but not overflowing.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until heated through and the shells are lightly golden brown.
This recipe is pretty straightforward, but you can experiment by adding different herbs and seasonings for a different flavor profile.
Add minced garlic to the onion and spinach.
Consider additional seasoning such as nutmeg, salt and black pepper, or fresh herbs like fresh dill, parsley, etc.
You could try some ricotta cheese along with the feta cheese- maybe half and half.
Yes, these bites reheat well, or you could make the filling ahead of time and just stuff and bake the shells right before serving.
Reheat them in the oven, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes. You can also eat them at room temperature.
Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Yes, spanakopita bites freeze very well! Once fully cooled, transfer them to a freezer bag or container. Reheat them straight from the freezer as directed above (though they may take a little longer!)
Phyllo shells are usually located in the freezer section of your grocery store, next to the phyllo sheets and puff pastry.
This recipe makes about 30 spinach bites, and the nutritional info is for about 3 bites per person.
I love bite-sized treats and snacks, as they are so easy to eat without much mess or fuss. Here are some of my favorites:
Avocado Tuna Salad Bites: These small appetizers pack a little kick and are the perfect addition to your Game Day or party menu.
Parmesan Bread Bites are a great appetizer dipped in your favorite marinara. They’re easy to make from my pizza dough recipe, are basted with a healthy dose of garlic butter, and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites: Picture this: creamy goat cheese infused with a hint of tanginess, rolled in a crunchy coating of crushed pecans and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries, drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Chicken Enchilada Bites: With chicken cooked in the slow cooker and made with ingredients from Old El Paso, this easy chicken recipe will spice up your Game Day and help feed your hungry crowd
Grape Jelly Meatballs: With only a few simple ingredients and hardly any prep, these meatballs are the perfect appetizer for a holiday party, tailgates, and game day gatherings!
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