Mini Spinach and Cheese Phyllo Cups
Flaky, golden phyllo pastry cups filled with a creamy spinach, mozzarella, and feta mixture—perfect as elegant bite-sized appetizers.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 38 mins
- Yield: 24 mini cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 package phyllo pastry sheets (thawed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush phyllo sheets lightly with melted butter and layer 4–5 sheets together. Cut into squares large enough to fit muffin tin cups.
- Press each phyllo square gently into a greased muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, mozzarella, feta, egg, cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon filling into each phyllo cup.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh is unavailable.
- Phyllo can dry out quickly—keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel while working.
- These cups can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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