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Sausage Spinach Mushroom Phyllo Bites

These sausage spinach mushroom phyllo bites are the perfect party snack! Saute together mushrooms, spinach, and sausage, fill up the mini fillo shells, and it's snack time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 30 bites
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 spicy Italian Sausages casings removed, a little over 6 ounces
  • 2 cups finely chopped baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 (8 ounce) brick cream cheese
  • 2 (15 count) boxes mini fillo shells
  • ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
  2. Add meat to a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat and sauté until it starts to brown. Making sure to break up the meat while it cooks.
  3. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until they soften and the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Add in spinach and cream cheese and mix to combine. Lower the heat and work the cream cheese into the meat mixture until smooth.
  5. Scoop an equal amount of filling into the mini fillo shells and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Top each bite with a sprinkling of cheese.
  6. Add to the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Fillo cups do not have to be pre-baked, as they are fully cooked. They are shelf-stable and can be stored in the freezer or the pantry.
  • Use a sweet Italian sausage or a 50/50 mix of sweet and spicy for a slightly different flavor.
  • For fewer calories, try using light cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese.
  • You can put the tray under the broiler instead of preheating the oven, BUT you must watch the bites. They can burn quickly under a broiler.
  • You can substitute breakfast roll sausage for the Italian sausage, but it will bring a slightly different flavor. More sage forward.
  • I'm using fresh spinach, but thawed and drained frozen shredded spinach will work well here, too.
  • White mushrooms can be used in place of baby bella mushrooms. I don't recommend canned mushrooms for this recipe.
  • I like to grate my garlic on a microplane, but you can also use squeeze garlic, minced garlic from a jar, or even garlic powder.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bite Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 0.4g (0%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 44mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 66IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bite
Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 0.4g 0%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 44mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 66IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.