Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (use a light or reduced-fat version if available)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped spinach, reduced-fat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and onion powder until well combined.
  3. Prepare the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases. Cut the sheet into 12 equal squares.
  4. Fill the puffs: Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Seal the puffs: Fold each square over to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
  6. Brush with egg wash: Place the puffs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Tips to Keep the Points Low:

  • Use reduced-fat cream cheese: This helps reduce the fat content and points.
  • Use light puff pastry: If available, use a light or reduced-fat version of puff pastry to lower the points.
  • Bulk up with more spinach: Adding more spinach to the filling can increase the volume without adding many points.

Nutritional Information (per puff, makes 12 puffs):

  • Calories: 90
  • Protein: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (use a light or reduced-fat version if available)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped spinach, reduced-fat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and onion powder until well combined.
  3. Prepare the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases. Cut the sheet into 12 equal squares.
  4. Fill the puffs: Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Seal the puffs: Fold each square over to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
  6. Brush with egg wash: Place the puffs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Tips to Keep the Points Low:

  • Use reduced-fat cream cheese: This helps reduce the fat content and points.
  • Use light puff pastry: If available, use a light or reduced-fat version of puff pastry to lower the points.
  • Bulk up with more spinach: Adding more spinach to the filling can increase the volume without adding many points.

Nutritional Information (per puff, makes 12 puffs):

  • Calories: 90
  • Protein: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g