Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups

These single serve Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups are delicious, easy to make and irresistible for any party or potluck!

This appetizer come together in minutes and are perfectly crisp, savory and creamy. And your guests will never stop at one!

Spinach and artichokes are so good together. They are perfect over pizza, in a dip, in pasta and yes, in this easy appetizer too.

Bite size appetizers are my favorite each time I am entertaining friends and family. They generally have a couple elements that can be prepped before hand. And with just a few steps before serving we can make some showstopper recipes in no time!

Over the years I have made several of these recipes and they have been super popular. A couple of months ago I made these bites with Spinach Artichoke Dip and everyone could not wait for the next batch to come out of the oven! These are actually THAT good.

What is Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups

Spinach Artichoke dip is popular for any kind of party, get together or entertaining. Whether it is at a Christmas party, Football steaming or the Big Game; spinach artichoke dip is super popular.

However, it is notorious for being extra indulgent. When served with a spoon and a plate full of chips or baguette slices; the dip tends to disappear in minutes.

I started with the recipe of spinach artichoke dip and paired with store bought frozen phyllo cups. This combination is spectacular and the sun-dried tomato is like a cherry on top; literally!

The smooth spinach artichoke dip with crisp top and crisp phyllo sheets under make a perfect appetizer. It is creamy, delicious and crisp; all at once! It is great for portion control, if you can stop at a couple of-course!

This Recipe of Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups

• Has all the flavors of the Spinach Artichoke Dip with the crunch from phyllo cups. Together these go perfectly with each other for taste, texture and flavors.
• These are great to serve at any party without the hassles of spoons, forks or plates. Bite size portions, these make a great appetizer.
• While they are full of creamy ingredients and phyllo, these are better than a whole bowl of spinach artichoke dip for portion control.
• I like to make most of the recipe ahead of time and so it becomes super easy to put together when ready to serve.
• Everyone loves Spinach artichoke dip. And so this is a clear winner every time you make it!

Video Recipe

Ingredients

Phyllo Cups: The base of the recipe are phyllo cups. These easy to use cups are available in most stores.

They come frozen and fully cooked. Baking them makes them crips and warm, perfect for the recipe.

Vegetables: As the name suggests, we use spinach and artichokes. I like to use fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts here. Plus, I add some diced onions and some minced garlic for texture, taste and flavor.

Together these are the best combination in so many recipes.

Cheese: We use shredded cheese for the recipe. I like to use pepper jack as it has the right flavor and spice. However, mozzarella cheese is a great alternate too.

I like to use the cheese off the block instead of pre-shredded cheese as it melts much better. We use some in the dip mix and some on top before baking.

Mayonnaise, Whipping Cream, Cream Cheese: To make the dip mix we use these three. Together; mayonnaise, cream and cream cheese makes the creamiest combination.

As we only add a spoon of mix in each cup, it does not become too loaded. I always use these to make the dip creamy and delicious.

Seasonings: I only like to add salt and pepper as seasoning. together with the other ingredients we do not necessarily need a lot of seasonings.

Sun dried tomatoes: I like to use the oil packed sun-dried tomatoes for the recipe. They add a lot of flavor and crunch to the cups.

Moreover, they are perfect for a pop of color on the cups.

Step by Step Instructions to make Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups

1- In a wide pan add oil. Heat it and add minced garlic.

2- Sauté till the raw flavor vanishes. Then add diced onions.

3- Let the onions cook down till light brown. It will take 4-5 minutes.

4- Next add the chopped spinach.

5- Cook till the spinach wilts and cooks. Turn down the heat and cool.

6- Next add mayonnaise, heavy cream, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Also add half the cheese in a wide bowl.

7- Mix everything well.

8- Then add the cooked spinach mix and chopped marinated artichoke hearts.

9- Mix well and set aside.

10- Arrange the phyllo cups on a cookie sheet.

11- Then add a spoon of the spinach artichoke mix in each cup.

12- Top each of the cups with 1 teaspoon of shredded cheese.

13- Arrange a couple of chopped oil marinated sun-dried tomatoes on them. Place in a preheated oven at 350 F.

14- Bake for eight to ten minutes, till the shredded cheese melts. Enjoy!

Variations

• While the recipe uses phyllo cups, the same can be made with other ingredients too. Phyllo dough can be used to shape and pre-bake the cups before using. Chaat Puri is another option to use. And crescent roll sheets can be used too. Plus, frozen puff pastry cups make a great base for the recipe too.
• An easy way to make the recipe with lower calories is to swap the cream with half the amount of half and half. And mayonnaise can be swapped with Greek yogurt.
• The recipe is intended to be baked in the oven. However, we can use the air fryer to make these too.
• Moreover, to reduce the prep time, use frozen spinach or replace the entire dip with creamed spinach.

Tips and Notes

• To make the appetizer egg-free, pick a mayonnaise that is eggless. 
• The dip mix can be made from scratch as in the recipe or replaced with creamed spinach pack. Prepare in the microwave as directed and use. This reduces the cook and prep time by a great extent.
• The same recipe can be made in the air fryer too; simply place the baskets in pre-heated air fryer at 350 F for 8-10 minutes.
• You can prepare the mix up to 24 hours before ready to serve. Simply refrigerate in an air tight container after preparing. Arrange, bake and serve the spinach artichoke phyllo cups in under 15 minutes!

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