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Spinach Pesto with Feta Puffs

For a warm appetizer that will make your guests and family happy you can quickly whip these up for all to enjoy.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine California Greek
Keyword pesto, Sauce, spinach
Servings 8
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Pesto

  • 1/2 bunch spinach
  • 1/2 cup Greek basil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of pepper

Instructions

Feta Puffs

  1. In a 2 quart saucepan heat the milk, butter, and salt, until it comes to a boil.
  2. Remove from the heat and with a wooden spoon vigorously stir in the flour all at once until mixture forms a ball, and leaves the side of the pan.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time.
  4. Beat after each addition until smooth. Stir in crumbled feta and cool slightly.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Lightly grease a sheet pan or line with parchment paper.
  7. Drop batter in small 11/2 inch balls.
  8. Make the egg wash by beating the 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water or milk. Brush on balls with wash.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Pesto Filling

  1. Place the spinach, basil, garlic in a food processor and process.
  2. Add the cheese and walnuts and process until finely chopped.
  3. With the motor running add the olive oil and pepper.
  4. Slice each ball in half and spoon in pesto, cover with top.
  5. Serve warm.