Spinach Artichoke Bites

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to celebrate with these delicious Spinach Artichoke Bites! They’re a spin on my viral copycat Houston’s Spinach Artichoke Dip. These cheesy bites are not only cute and festive, but they’re also SO easy to make which is perfect for entertaining.

How To Make My Spinach Artichoke Bites

Here’s a video of how I made my Spinach Artichoke Bites! For another delicious appetizer, check out my holiday baked brie bites recipe.

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Ingredients

• 3 1.9-ounce boxes phyllo shells 
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 
• 2 tablespoons AP flour 
• ¼ small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish 
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup freshly grated pecorino romano
• ¼ cup freshly grated sharp white cheddar
• ¼ cup freshly grated low-moisture mozzarella, plus more for topping 
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and finely chopped
• 7.5-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped

Step-By-Step Recipe Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the phyllo shells onto the baking sheet and set aside. 
2. In a medium heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Once foaming, add the onion and dried minced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is slightly translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. 
3. While whisking quickly, add the flour and stir until combined. While continuing to whisk, add the chicken stock and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to medium.
4. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and lemon juice and stir to combine. 
5. Reduce the heat to low and while whisking, add the pecorino, cheddar, and mozzarella. Once the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, remove from the heat and add the sour cream and cream cheese. Stir to incorporate and mix in the spinach and artichoke until well combined. 
6. Using a small spoon, fill each phyllo shell to the top with the mixture. Top each “bite” with a small amount of mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 10 to 12 minutes. If desired, broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes of bake time. 
7. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with black pepper. Enjoy these spinach artichoke bites immediately!