These look like Spinach & Cheese Phyllo Cups (crispy filo pastry baskets filled with a creamy spinach-cheese mixture).
Ingredients (Makes 12 cups)
- 6 sheets phyllo (filo) pastry
- 3 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 200 g cream cheese, softened
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Cut phyllo sheets into squares. Layer 3 squares per muffin cup, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Spoon the filling into the phyllo cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the tops are lightly browned.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Add chopped cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or party snack.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Yield: 12 phyllo cups
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes.