Description
Crispy Mediterranean spinach and feta cheese crisps bring a delightful blend of herbal freshness and tangy cheese. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, these light appetizers offer a perfect balance of texture and taste for quick, elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Vegetable and Herb Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoons (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoons (1/2 tsp) dried oregano
Binding and Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoons (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoons (1/4 tsp) salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 375F (190C).
- Combine spinach, feta, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, salt, and mozzarella in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the egg thoroughly and incorporate it into the herb and cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Arrange phyllo dough sheets on a clean work surface, gently brushing each layer with olive oil and stacking them carefully.
- Slice the layered phyllo dough into uniform geometric shapes like squares or triangles.
- Carefully place a measured portion of the spinach-feta blend onto each phyllo piece, folding and crimping the edges to create sealed parcels.
- Transfer the assembled crisps onto the prepared baking sheet, lightly coating the exterior with additional olive oil for enhanced golden color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the edges turn crisp and achieve a rich golden-brown hue.
- Allow the Mediterranean crisps to rest briefly, permitting them to cool and set before serving to guests.
Notes
- Select fresh, crisp spinach leaves for maximum flavor and texture in your Mediterranean crisps.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the mixture blend smoothly and create better consistency.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by ensuring phyllo sheets are brushed lightly with olive oil and not soaked.
- Experiment with additional herbs like dill or mint to enhance the Mediterranean profile of these delightful crisps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg