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Why Make This Recipe

Easiest Party Appetizer Ever is perfect for any gathering. It’s simple to make, uses easy-to-find ingredients, and brings a delightful flavor to your table. Whether it’s a last-minute plan or a well-prepared event, these tasty bites will please your guests and leave them wanting more. Plus, they look impressive, making you the star of the party without putting in too much effort!

How to Make Easiest Party Appetizer Ever

Ingredients:

1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1 bag Spinach, frozen
1 Egg
1/4 cup Mayo
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1 pinch Red pepper flakes (optional)
1 sheet Puff pastry, thawed
1 block Cream cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, spinach, egg, mayo, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares.
Place a spoonful of the spinach mixture in the center of each square.
Top with a small amount of cream cheese and grated Parmesan.
Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

How to Serve Easiest Party Appetizer Ever

Serve these delicious pastries warm as a great finger food at your party. You can arrange them on a platter and add some small toothpicks for easy grabbing. They are also delightful with a dipping sauce, like ranch or marinara, on the side.

How to Store Easiest Party Appetizer Ever

Leftover pastries can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, just pop them in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes, so they regain some of their crispness.

Tips to Make Easiest Party Appetizer Ever

Make sure your puff pastry is well-thawed before rolling it out. It will make it easier to handle.
Feel free to add more spices or cheese based on your preferences.
You can prepare the filling ahead of time and assemble the pastries just before baking.

Variation

For a twist, try adding cooked bacon or sausage to the spinach mixture. You can also swap the spinach for other greens like kale or Swiss chard for a different flavor.

FAQs

Q: Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen?
A: Yes, you can use fresh spinach. Just make sure to sauté it a bit and let it cool before mixing with the other ingredients.

Q: Are these pastries vegetarian?
A: Yes, as long as you use vegetarian versions of cream cheese and mayonnaise, they are vegetarian-friendly.

Q: Can I freeze these pastries?
A: Yes, you can freeze the filled pastries before baking. Just thaw them in the fridge before baking when ready to serve.