My love for Greek food knows no bounds. Seriously just search “Greek” and you’ll find quite a few Greek-inspired dishes on this blog. I could legit eat Greek food every single day, and I don’t think I would get tired of it.
Today, the #SundaySupper family is sharing last minute holiday recipes to help you (ummmm, and me) finalize your menu this week!
I will be honest and tell you even as a kid, I would scour cookbooks for hours trying to find the right recipe and menu for a shindig. Then those books turned into food magazines, and of course now I just scroll Pinterest and Google for inspiration. Sometimes, there is just too much out there, and I start to overthink it all.
So this year, I am keeping it simple. We always host Christmas Eve for my side of the family – which I love! Though my family, they will tell you if they like or don’t like something. They have zero qualms about it.
I do have to work for a bit on Christmas Eve, and so I need a few light bites before the main attraction. For sure, we’ll have Prosciutto + Mozzarella Skewers, since they can be made the night before (I’ll just wait to add the balsamic glaze until right before serving). I’ll also serve a platter of Spanakopita Bites; my family loves Greek eats as much as I do.
I’m not reinventing the wheel here with my little bites of Spinach Pie. But I am keeping it simple, and that’s what I need this week – an appetizer packed with flavor, that takes little to no time at all. I like to add a litttttle cream cheese to my spinach mixture to avoid dryness – there is nothing more disappointing than a dry Spinach Pie.
Spanakopita Bites - the perfect little bite for friends and family this week! Ready in under 30… Click To Tweet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and wringed out of all water
- 6 oz container feta cheese
- 1 oz 1/3 fat cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 pkgs frozen mini phyllo tarts (each package has 15 tarts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add minced onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add thawed spinach (make sure to wring out all excess water!) to skillet and stir well to break up any large pieces of spinach.
- Add feta, cream cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir well until mixture is well combined.
- On a baking sheet, add mini phyllo cups. Add a heaping tablespoon of mixture into each tart.
- Place in oven and bake for 10 -12 minutes, until mixture is heated through.
- Serve immediately.
See what other last minute recipes, we’re sharing for #SundaySupper:
Beverages
- Gluten Free Holiday Mocha by Gluten Free Crumbley
- The Frenchy by Books n’ Cooks
Breakfast
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by Ruffles & Truffles
- Chocolate Cranberry Mini Muffins by Sew You Think You Can Cook
Appetizers
- Cauliflower-Apple Melts by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Chimichurri Bread by What Smells So Good?
- Everything Cream Cheese Balls by Magnolia Days
- Mini Party Crab Cakes by Food Lust People Love
- Holiday Bruschetta by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Lobster Salad in Puff Pastry Cups by The Weekend Gourmet
- Potato Kimchi Bacon Bites by kimchi MOM
- Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Scallops with Cranberry Bacon Jam by Caroline’s Cooking
- Shrimp and Artichoke Crostini by Monica’s Table
- Spanakopita Bites by Casa de Crews
- Tortellini Caprese Bites by The Freshman Cook
- Tropical Cocktail Wings by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Main Dishes
- Bean, Escarole, & Sausage Soup by Get the Good Stuff
- Chicken Cacciatore Pronto by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Easy Chicken Fried Rice by Feeding Big
- Swedish Meatballs by Palatable Pastime
Side Dishes
- Apple Pecan Salad by Wholistic Woman
- Bourbon Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Healthier Hoppin’ John by Cooking Chat
- Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Stuffing by The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
Desserts
- 4-Ingredient Double Chocolate Christmas Fudge by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Bananas Foster Bread Pudding by Wallflour Girl
- Dark Chocolate Coconut Pecan Cups by PancakeWarriors
- Frangelico French Silk Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Holiday Pie Crust Cookies by Rhubarb and Honey
- Peppermint Bark Pretzels by Pies and Plots
- Red Velvet Eggnog Cheesecake Trifle by The Crumby Cupcake
- Santa Cookies by NinjaBaker.com
- Skillet Cookies by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- White Chocolate Covered Gingerbread OREOS by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Quick and Easy Holiday Recipes #SundaySupper by Sunday Supper Movement
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I’ll be standing right by this platter the entire party!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook recently posted…Countdown to 2016: Most Popular
This is everything my mom and I love in one! We adore spanakopita 🙂
sarah recently posted…Candy Cane Foot Soak
What a perfect appetizer. I love to have little bite sized goodies like this all year round.
Cynthia Landrie recently posted…Easy Chicken Fried Rice – Better than takeout #SundaySupper
I absolutely love, love, love this appetizer. I’d go back for seconds or thirds.
Renee recently posted…Everything Cream Cheese Balls for #SundaySupper
Yum! These are so close to what I made for my work’s Christmas party. I love anything that has spinach and cheese paired together!! 🙂 And those little pre-made tart shells are a LIFESAVER!
Amber recently posted…Personal Goals for 2016
I love this idea! Spanakopita is one of my favorite Greek dishes. Pinning this!
Run DMT recently posted…Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu and Christmas Menu – Week of December 20
Oh wow, yum! These look so good! We do tons of appetizers on Christmas Eve, so this would be a perfect addition.
Meg Taylor recently posted…Eat, Drink, and Be Merry – 2015 Homemade Round Up
Spanikopita is one of my favorites. I have never had them in cups though. Nice.
Kerry recently posted…Friday Favorites | Countdown Begins
It makes them so much easier to prepare – though I ate more too. Haha. They’re so flavorful!
These easy little bites are calling my name! what an easy and tasty appetizer idea!
Renee@Renee’s Kitchen Adventures recently posted…White Chocolate Covered Gingerbread OREOS #SundaySupper
They’re perfect in a pinch, and so so good (#notbiased)! Thanks, Renee 🙂
These look perfect to me! No messing with filo dough with delicious results!
Liz recently posted…Frangelico French Silk Pie #SundaySupper
Exactly! I love the light texture of phyllo dough, but it is a fuss to deal with!
I would be happy to be served these amazing little spanakopita bites for the holidays. The first restaurant I worked at had spankopita on the menu and it was always a hit! The spinach and feta combination is one of my favorites! Pinning!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cups (#SundaySupper)
Thanks, Sam! Gah, I would probably have had to order Spanakopita everyday if I worked there 🙂
Thanks for this recipe, can’t wait to make Christmas Eve!