Creamy Spinach and Feta Phyllo Dough Cups

spinach stuffed phyllo cups appetizer on a plate

Creamy Spinach and Feta Phyllo Dough Cups

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Greek

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: People

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

Cost: $6

These Creamed Spinach and Feta Phyllo Cups are one of my favorite appetizer recipes to date! They can be ready in just under 15 minutes! I have no doubt they will quickly become your favorite make-ahead appetizer for any party or gathering!

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Ingredients

1 package premade phyllo shells (15 shells)
2 cups Frozen Chopped Spinach (16 oz.) (defrosted and drained)
3 oz. Good Feta
1 Medium White Onion Finely Diced
1 Large Garlic Clove
3 Tbsp. Heavy Cream
¼ Tsp. Nutmeg
⅛ Tsp. Salt
⅛ Tsp. Pepper
¼ Cup Olive Oil

Instructions

Saute onions in the oil over medium-low heat until translucent. (About 7-8 minutes.) Do not brown. You just want to cook them through and bring out their sweetness. Turn down heat if they start to brown.
Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Turn up heat to high and add defrosted spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cream. Mix together and after another minute, take pan off heat.
*If mixture looks dry, add more cream! Keep it mind, the filling will dry out a bit more as it bakes so it should be creamy going in.
Crumble 2 ½ oz. feta cheese and mix into the spinach mixture. (Leave the rest aside for topping.)
Fill pre-baked phyllo cups nice and full and top with the rest of the feta crumbles. Serve right away OR store in your fridge or freezer and reheat for 5-10 minutes at 350° F.
*If making your OWN phyllo cups, use a mini muffin tin and add your phyllo rounds to each tin. Fill then bake for 15-20 minutes at 350° F or until edges are golden brown.

Notes

Tips

The pre-made phyllo cups do not need to be baked however I will often throw them in the oven for 5 minutes after filling, just to get them extra crispy.
If you are making your own phyllo cups, you will a mini muffin tin and will need to bake these for at least 15 minutes or until edges have browned.
You can freeze these with the spinach filling in them and have them ready to serve at any time! Just pop them in the oven at 350 F to warm them up.
If you are transporting these to another location/house, I recommend using waxed paper or aluminum foil in between each layer of cups. This way you can stack your cups in one container.

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