Puff Pastry Appetizers

Everyone loves a puff pastry bite- they are the hit of every party.  Now it's really easy to go buy premade puff pastry appetizers but it's also really easy to make them yourself and then you get to customize them.  The two recipes I'm providing are for spinach feta puffs and jalapeno popper bites but you stuff just about anything into these guys.  You find puff pastry in the freezer section of the grocery store.  You let it thaw out- but keep it cold.  Then with some flour you roll it out and cut squares, fill them and fold them over.  They often bake at 400 degrees for 12-20 minutes (depending on size)- until golden brown.

Spinach Feta Puffs

1 box of frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
2 eggs
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
juice of 1/2 a lemon
sprinkle of salt


Jalapeno Popper Bites

1 package (8oz) light cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 bulb roasted garlic
1 c bacon, cooked and diced/crumbled
6 medium jalapeno peppers, diced and sauted (this is for mild/medium heat, adjust for your desired spiciness)
sprinkle of salt

For both kinds, use an egg wash to help you stick the edges together to close up the puffs in whatever shapes you want, and brush the tops as well.  Parchment lined baking sheet.  400 degrees. 12-20 minutes- start watching after 12 minutes and take them out with they are nice and puffy and golden brown.