🥐 Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry Squares

⭐ Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ cup ricotta cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 1 large egg (for egg wash)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes, dried oregano

🥐 Instructions

1. Prep the pastry

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Unfold puff pastry and cut into 9 squares (3×3 grid).

2. Make the filling

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil/butter.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Add spinach and cook until wilted (or warmed through if using frozen).

4. Transfer to a bowl.

5. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.

6. Mix until creamy.

3. Assemble

1. Place a spoonful of spinach filling in the center of each puff pastry square.

2. Fold corners just slightly inward (or leave open-faced).

3. Beat egg and brush edges lightly with egg wash for golden color.

4. Bake

• Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

5. Serve

Serve warm or at room temperature.
Amazing with marinara, ranch, or a garlic-herb dipping sauce.