Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Crisps (Printable)
Crispy golden parcels with spinach, feta, and herbs. Perfect Mediterranean appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 10.5 oz fresh spinach leaves, washed and chopped
02 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 1.75 oz cream cheese
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Crisps
10 - 8 sheets phyllo pastry
11 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ To Finish
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Drain any excess liquid and allow to cool completely.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach, crumbled feta, cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped dill, parsley, black pepper, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean work surface. Keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. Lightly brush the entire surface with melted butter.
05 - Cut the buttered sheet lengthwise into 2 equal strips. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling at the bottom edge of each strip. Fold the corner over the filling to create a triangle shape. Continue folding in a triangular pattern until you reach the end of the strip. Repeat with all remaining pastry sheets and filling.
06 - Arrange the filled crisps on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with additional melted butter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until the crisps are golden brown and crispy. Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They somehow taste fancy and indulgent but come together in under an hour
- The phyllo stays shatteringly crisp for hours, making them perfect party food
02 -
- Overfilling causes tearing and messy leaks—stick to heaped tablespoons
- Let the baked crisps rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving to help them set
03 -
- Squeeze the cooled spinach with your hands or press in a mesh strainer—every drop of water counts
- Room temperature filling spreads more evenly than cold filling