Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Crisps (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy golden shells filled with savory spinach and feta cheese blend with Mediterranean herbs

# What You Need:

→ Wonton Shells

01 - 24 wonton wrappers
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

→ Filling

03 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 6 ounces fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, optional
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
10 - ½ teaspoon dried dill
11 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - Pinch of fine sea salt
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Garnish

14 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or toasted pine nuts, optional
15 - Pinch of smoked paprika, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly brush each cup of a 24-cup mini muffin tin with olive oil.
02 - Press a wonton wrapper into each cup, smoothing the bottom and sides to form a cup. Brush exposed edges with remaining olive oil.
03 - Bake empty shells for 5 minutes until just beginning to turn golden and set. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add chopped spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Cook until most moisture evaporates, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper-lined bowl and press gently to remove excess liquid. Cool for 2 minutes.
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine drained spinach, feta, ricotta if using, lemon zest, oregano, dill, black pepper, salt, and parsley. Stir until evenly mixed.
07 - Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon of the spinach-feta mixture into each prebaked wonton shell, filling almost to the top.
08 - Return filled cups to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until wrapper edges are golden and filling is heated through and set.
09 - Remove from oven and let crisps cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
10 - Just before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds or toasted pine nuts and a pinch of smoked paprika if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each crisp bakes up into a golden, edible cup that holds a savory Mediterranean bite perfectly sized for one hand.
  • The filling comes together in one skillet, and you can prep it a day early so party day stays calm.
  • They taste just as good at room temperature, which means no frantic reheating when guests arrive fashionably late.
02 -
  • Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the cooked spinach, or the filling will turn watery and make the wonton shells soggy before you can serve them.
  • Par-baking the empty shells keeps them crisp under the weight of the filling and prevents the bottoms from staying doughy.
03 -
  • Press the wonton wrappers firmly into the corners of each muffin cup so they hold their shape during baking and don't puff up in the middle.
  • Taste the filling before you spoon it into the shells and adjust the salt, since feta can vary widely in saltiness depending on the brand.
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