This easy Mini Spanakopita Recipe {spinach and feta pies} makes the perfect appetizer for your next gathering, party, or as tasty game day eats! Great as a vegetarian side dish too.
An easy Spanakopita recipe for game day or a party
Who’s ready for the Super Bowl? Not me! I’m too busy moving and don’t have time to even think about making appetizers for a party. That’s why I’m so surprised I was able to get this easy mini spanakopita recipe out this week, but that just shows you how effortless it really is to make.
I’ve been making this recipe for quite a long time, like 10+ years, way back in the day when you couldn’t even buy the pre-baked phyllo dough shells. #hardtimes The filling is not the same as the one I use in my traditional Spanakopita Greek spinach pie. This one is quick and easy mini pies, so the whole recipe can be finished in less than 20 minutes.
Use pre-baked mini phyllo shells for a major time saver
The funny thing is, I haven’t made this spanakopita recipe in forever, but thought about it recently for an easy Super Bowl snack. When I pulled the cooking notes out of my recipe box, there were instructions I had written down for making “homemade” phyllo cups out of prepared dough sheets.
Well, the phyllo game has changed since the last time I made these. Now you can buy a box of mini pre-baked shells in the freezer section of your grocery store. The downside is there’s only 15 in a box and it has a ridiculous amount of packaging. The upside is they are ultra easy and make being lazy look cool.
So, I was trying to capture the creaminess of this little spinach and feta pie devil, but instead got a blurry shot. And my terrible short nail with the chipped polish. Yes, I am slowly, but surely, breaking off every single one of my nails with packing and moving around boxes.
I bet Kim Kardashian doesn’t break any of her nails or chip her polish moving. I also bet Kim just leaves all her stuff in her old house, moves, and buys all new stuff. Life is unfair.
Hope everyone enjoys this delicious and Easy Mini Spanakopita recipe for your next party or snack attack fest. PIN it for later and please let me know in the comments below how you like the recipe!
The perfect appetizer for your next gathering or party or as game day eats. Great as a vegetarian side dish too!
- 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry of all moisture
- 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- salt to taste
- 30 pre-baked frozen mini phyllo shells (also called fillo shells in grocery store)
Preheat oven to 375F/190C degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, feta, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and white pepper. Stir until all is thoroughly combined. Taste mixture and add salt, if needed.
Place all phyllo shells on a baking sheet and fill each with 1 tablespoon of the spinach/feta mixture. Baked in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until mixture is heated throughout and shells are nice and toasty. Serve immediately.
Giiiirl, I don’t envy you and moving. I STILL have crap in boxes down in the basement and a box filled with clothes in my closet. One day I will get to them… maybe sometime this year? I love spanakopita, so you can bet I would devour these little cups! Nom Nom Nom. Love how easy-peasy these are, but I’m totally going to have to double the recipe because I could eat 15 of these in 2 seconds. #FattyMcGee. Have fun packing! said no one ever. Cheers, doll!
I am losing my mind with this packaging crap! I’m going to try to unpack as soon as possible right after moving, just to ease the pain and forget it ever happened. lol! Thank you dear for your kind comments and I did eat 15 of these all by myself. #notpretty
I totally do not envy your packing and moving situation, girlfriend. Not to mention the constant killing of your manicures! I’m fairly certain that Kim just throws everything away and gets new stuff. There’s a reason I have been in the same house for almost 20 years! Just the thought of cleaning out my attic and garage in enough to make me running screaming like a mad woman! Thank goodness you have these mini spanakopita to take your mind off the move! Go eat some more of these, make yourself a martini, and try not to break another nail!
Freakin’ Kim K!! I’m about ready to just stop packing and leave behind all the rest. If you’ve been in your house for 20 years, please don’t ever move. It’s just not worth it. There’s only 2 people in my household and yet we have (and still continue to) accumulate so much stuff. Ridiculous. I need another martini.
I’ll make these for my lunch! Wink wink ( eat like a queen when alone!)
There you go girl! And don’t leave any leftovers
Oh, Karrie, I don’t envy you at all with the moving. I feel like I’m constantly moving,from one continent to another… Anyway, these easy mini spanakopita have my blessing, especially in these months in Rome, without Loreto cooking for me, I feel so lazy (I still bake though, but that unfortunately doesn’t count as proper eating ) . I love them and going to make them for sure!
Thank you Nicoletta. Hope you are having a wonderful time in Rome, even if it’s without Loreto and his cooking
I don’t want to be you this weekend! I hope you will get a lot of packing done, and don’t forget to reward yourself every now and then with a treat. These cute spanakopita would be perfect. I could pick on them all day! I love how quickly they come together too!
Thank you Thao and I didn’t want to be myself last weekend either! hahahaha! Everything is packed except the kitchen and that’s going to be the worst room to pack
We moved last year and I am still haunted by the memories. Seriously, we’re staying in this house forever. I love this spanakopita recipe – such a perfect easy but elegant snack for game day (or any party) – we will definitely be chowing down on these as soon as the ice melts and I can leave the house again XO
I’m already haunted by the memories of this move and I haven’t even moved yet! These bites are perfect for a snack…or dinner. heeheehee Seriously, hope the ice melts soon and you can leave the house
Wow, this spinach tartlets are not only gorgeous but also delicious. And if they are easy and quick to make, they are perfect for me Good luck with packing and moving, I know its not easy xoxo
Thanks Simona. They are so easy to make!
Good luck with all the moving and packing/unpacking. I just moved in September, and definitely not a fun ordeal…but, once you’re settled in you’ll definitely feel the relief. I love this recipe. Such a simple way to enjoy spanakopita and great for a Super Bowl party…or just watching the Super Bowl in PJs at home. Plus anything in phyllo cups is fantastic in my book…a friend recently made mini taco salads in phyllo cups, delicious!
Thank you Vineetha and I agree that unpacking and settling in is the best feeling of relief. OMG, I am so making your friends mini taco salads!! That sounds delicious
Those little phyllo cups are the best things ever, and this filling is absolute perfection! I definitely want these on the table next Sunday
Many thanks Rachel!
I don’t enjoy moving. Although, I do seem to purge a lot of stuff when I do move…I guess it’s one good way to clean out all the excess stuff from my closet. I love this quick appetizer. It looks like it would be a winner for a game or a fancy party! Good luck with all that packing!
Thank you Kathy. Also, I have purged so much stuff and it’s been fantastic!
WOW! These look gorgeous and delicious Wish I could have one right now. YUMMY!
So many thanks Kushi. I would give you one but I ate them all
Good luck with the move!
These sound amazing – the combination of spinach and feta is one of my favourites.
Thank you Dannii and spinach and feta together are one of my favs too
These look yummy, Karrie! I love little bites like this, especially when they are easy to make! Good luck with the packing/moving. At least it’ll give you a chance to go through your stuff and declutter/reorganize Have a great week!!
Thanks Dawn and I love little bites too! Almost too easy and so much fun to eat
These look SO good, Karrie! You had me cracking up at the #hardtimes hashtag lol. I can’t even imagine making little cups with the sheets because phyllo dough drives me nuts! Also Kim Kardashian probably goes off for a spa weekend while movers and packers transfer everything from her old place to the new one. She probably just walks in and goes, oh cool, so it’s all done? lol
I feel your pain though, moving is such a bust. But at least you are excited for where you will be moving to…plus the tuscan market and homemade chips that will be close by? Heaven! Just like these spanakopita, which also look heavenly! The perfect game day appetizer <3
I’m actually about to make a move myself so reading about your boxes definitely has me getting a little anxious over here! I’m lucky that it’s my first apartment so I don’t have too much stuff but I’m still having that OMG moment of how am I going to do it all!? And my new apartment is a walk-up so I know a work out ahead of me on moving day! Sending you good packing vibes!!
On a less stressful note- why is it that all things mini are so cute!?? These Spanakopita look incredible!
Ugh…. I hate packing/moving. I used to kind of enjoy it, moving somewhere else and starting fresh. But I’ve moved 8 times in 8 years and if I have to move again… ever… it will be too soon. Unfortunately, I know another move is inevitable. My heart goes out to you girl! You should treat yourself to a massage when you’re done packing.
In the meantime, I’ll treat myself to these awesome little spanakopitas! I think I could eat an entire tray of these and not even feel bad about not sharing Not only perfect for game-day, but any day!
Last year we were shuffled to the basement for a few months as we were having some renovations done to various rooms in the house and THAT was enough for me…I feel you, girlfriend! But just think of the fun that awaits?! I love spanakopita – so to see it in miniature just makes my heart melt. Love everything about this – and you go girl for posting while you have so much going on! You’re my hero! Good luck!
These MUST be easy if you can manage to make them and take these gorgeous shots during a move!!! The last time I moved I swear I was catatonic for a month after from the sheer stress. You make me want to forget everything I planned for dinner and make these as a little taste of home – my parents live right by Greek town in Toronto and I loooooveee spanakopita. Swoon!
Oh Karrie, I feel like you need your own personal cheering squad to see you through the nightmare of packing and moving. I’m waving my metaphorical pom-poms in your direction! And sending you a metaphorical strong alcoholic drink. So impressed you’ve still had time to cook and blog amidst the chaos! These look fabulous and I’m bookmarking for next time we have company.
Oh I so love the name, Spanakopita. These tiny cups look so yummy and full awesome flavors, Karrie! And love how easy they are to make! Packing and moving is a tiring job, good luck with that!
Spanakopita is one of my favorites Karrie and these look too cute!! Super cute actually, not to mention delicious!! ?
Karrie this is an inviting appetizer. I can see the crisp tarts and the spinach in there. You made it healthy and kids would love to take a bite for sure
Can I make these ahead of time (1 day) and just bake the day of? Trying to plan my thanksgiving appetizers:)
Hi Kristin! You can make the filling ahead of time but I wouldn’t fill the phyllo cups until you are ready to bake them off. Pre-filling them with the mixture might make the bottom of the cups soggy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!