Here's another recipe using Athens Foods' Mini Fillo Shells. I love them so much because they allow you to make appetizers or snacks so quickly! When Athens Foods asked me to develop a recipe that was a different twist on Spanakopita using these shells I knew I wanted to use goat cheese.
I use the shells right out of the oven.
This is how I get the excess moisture out of defrosted (previously frozen spinach). Put it into a tea towel and wring it out over your sink.
Chop the spinach, parsley and artichokes. I also added artichokes to this recipe!
Mix with goat cheese, add a little bit of salt and pepper.
Fill the cups and bake.
It's super simple and I just love the flavor combination from the goat cheese, spinach and artichokes!
For the ingredients and full instructions for this recipe, please check out Phyllo.com!
Disclosure: I partnered with Athens Foods for this post. I love working with them and always share with you only my personal opinions.
Spanakopita Bites with Goat Cheese and Artichokes Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted
- 1/2 can, 14.5 ounce-can artichokes, drained, slightly squeezed and chopped small
- 1 Tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped small
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- Athens Foods Mini Fillo Shells, 15-count
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prep spinach by putting it in a clean tea towel and twisting over the sink, to drain out the liquid. Remove the spinach from the towel and chop.
- In a small bowl, mix spinach, artichokes and parsley. Add goat cheese. Season with salt (will need very little) and pepper. Portion out on mini phyllo cups.
- Bake mini phyllo cups on a foil covered baking sheet for 15 to 17 minutes, until completely heated through. Add diced tomatoes on top and serve immediately.
Penelope Guzman (NY Blogger) says
I LOVE spanakopita, and I never thought to add artichokes, that sounds so good! I also usually use fillo sheets, never like this as bites, thanks for sharing this product 🙂
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
This looks like an amazing appetizer! So cute and much easier than traditional spanakopita!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I’m eating goat cheese as I type and I have spinach in my freezer!!! I adore phyllo.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
These look so adorable and delicious!
Paula – bell’alimento says
I love little bites! Great ingredients! Yum!
Madeleine Dewan says
OPA!! Kalimera!!
Robin {Mom Foodie} says
YUM. I could eat a whole bunch 🙂
Cassandra says
I really like the frill on these shells, it makes them that much cuter!
Samantha @FerraroKitchen says
Great little appetizer! I’ve done something similar with puff pastry and actually have these mini shells on hand in the freezer too. They are much easier than dealing with the large phyllo sheets!
liza says
nice posting! this reminds me of a dish i had in my homeland called pie tee or top hats.
Tieghan says
These are my kind of bites! I would love for dinner!
Jaye says
Wow, these sound amazing! Why have I never thought of adding goat cheese and artichoke hearts?? Can’t wait to make these!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
mmm I love the flaky goodness of phyllo and these bites just look so delish!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says
What a great idea for a small bite Julie! I’m always looking for easy appetizers for get togethers. These would travel well too.
katie says
oh these look divine. I love spanakopita and this is a fun twist on a classic!
Katrina @ WVS says
So fun! I love the sound of this!
Karen says
Making these….soon…have everything. Always stock up on those adorable shells during the holidays! Thank you.
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
Spanakopita bites…with goat cheese and artichokes?! You just made one of my favorite dishes even better.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love spanakopita, these are the perfect little bite!
Cookin Canuck says
Oh, how I love those Athens fillo shells! Traditional spanakopita is one of my favorite appetizers and I love how you’ve kept the taste (and with artichokes!), but made the prep time significantly shorter.
Courtney says
These are so cute and I bet incredibly delicious! Love finger friendly foods too 🙂