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Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Cheese Crisps

A stack of golden, flaky Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Cheese Crisps, cut open to show the filling.
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Make these easy, flaky Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Cheese Crisps, perfect for appetizers or a light snack. We use phyllo dough for maximum crispiness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 package (16 ounces) phyllo dough, thawed according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach has wilted completely and all the liquid has evaporated. This step is important for crispy results.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the dried dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with the crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  6. Carefully unroll the thawed phyllo dough. Keep the sheets you are not using covered with a slightly damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
  7. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough flat. Brush the entire surface lightly with melted butter.
  8. Place a second sheet of phyllo dough directly on top of the first. Brush this sheet with butter as well.
  9. Cut the stacked sheets lengthwise into three equal strips.
  10. Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach and feta filling near one end of a strip. Fold the corner of the strip over the filling to form a triangle shape, then continue folding it like a flag to seal the filling inside the triangle shape.
  11. Place the finished triangle, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top lightly with more melted butter.
  12. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling until all the mixture is used. You should have many crispy feta spinach appetizers.
  13. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crisps are golden brown and flaky. Serve warm as best Mediterranean finger foods.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, Ethan suggests adding a tiny pinch of ground cinnamon to the spinach mixture; it really brings out the savory notes of the feta.
  • If you prefer using an air fryer for these spinach feta puffs baked, cook them at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Make sure your spinach mixture is completely cool before assembling; warm filling can make the phyllo dough soggy.

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