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Baked Spinach Artichoke Bites

Irresistibly Creamy Baked Spinach Artichoke Bites

These Baked Spinach Artichoke Bites blend creamy cheeses and fresh spinach for an irresistible appetizer that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup fresh spinach can substitute with kale
  • 1 can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as healthier alternative
  • ¼ cup sour cream light for fewer calories
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh onions if preferred
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked for robust flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Shells
  • 12 mini shells filo or phyllo dough cups as substitute

Equipment

  • large pot or skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly. Sauté in a large pot over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until wilted.
  2. Drain canned artichoke hearts, pat dry, and finely chop.
  3. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Beat until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Fold in spinach, artichokes, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange mini filo shells on the sheet.
  6. Fill each filo shell generously with the creamy mixture, mounding slightly over the edges.
  7. Sprinkle extra grated Parmesan on each shell before baking.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites are best enjoyed fresh, can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months prior to baking.

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