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Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Bites

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Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Bites are a crowd-pleasing, finger-friendly twist on classic spinach and artichoke dip. Creamy cheese, savory spinach, and tangy artichoke hearts are tucked inside crispy phyllo shells for an easy, irresistible party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (or fresh, sautéed and squeezed dry)
  • 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 24 frozen mini phyllo shells
  • Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra grated parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the spinach: Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess moisture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth until nearly dry. If using fresh spinach, sauté until wilted, cool, and squeeze dry.
  2. Chop artichoke hearts: Drain and chop artichoke hearts into small pieces.
  3. Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, sour cream or Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until creamy and well mixed.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a mini muffin tin.
  5. Arrange phyllo shells on the baking sheet or in the muffin tin. Fill each shell with about 1 tablespoon of the spinach-artichoke mixture.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until filling is bubbly and shells are golden brown. Check at 12 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to firm up.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley, chives, or extra parmesan cheese if desired.
  9. Serve warm on a platter. Enjoy immediately or reheat as needed.

Notes

For best results, squeeze spinach very dry to prevent soggy bites. Filling can be made ahead and refrigerated. Substitute gluten-free or dairy-free ingredients as needed. Do not overfill shells to avoid overflow. Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.

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