Description
These Spinach Dip Bites are delightful, bite-sized appetizers featuring a creamy blend of spinach, cheeses, and seasonings baked inside crispy phyllo pastry cups. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, they offer a flavorful, warm treat with a golden, flaky crust and rich, cheesy filling.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pastry
- 1 package (15 count) phyllo pastry cups
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip bites evenly and thoroughly.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the thawed and drained spinach, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix these until the mixture is smooth and well blended for a creamy base.
- Add Cheeses and Seasonings: Incorporate shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the spinach mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Phyllo Cups: Arrange the phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out and ready to be filled.
- Fill Cups: Spoon the spinach dip mixture into each phyllo cup, heaping them slightly for a generous portion in every bite.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry cups turn golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the spinach dip bites from the oven and let them cool for a minute before serving warm, allowing flavors to settle and preventing burns.
Notes
- Make sure the spinach is well drained to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- You can prepare the dip mixture in advance and refrigerate it before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Phyllo cups can be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the filling.
