Easy Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups
These Easy Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for holidays, game days, BBQs, potlucks, and family gatherings. Made with crispy mini phyllo shells, creamy spinach and artichoke filling, and melted mozzarella cheese, these bite-sized appetizers come together quickly with just a handful of ingredients.
Perfect for entertaining, these crispy spinach artichoke cups are baked until golden and bubbly, making them an irresistible finger food everyone will love.
Benefits of This Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Easy 4-ingredient appetizer.
- Perfect for parties, holidays, and cookouts.
- Crispy, creamy, cheesy texture in every bite.
- Great make-ahead appetizer.
- Vegetarian-friendly.
- Budget-friendly ingredients.
- Ideal for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and game day.
- Easy to customize with your favorite cheeses or seasonings.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 24 appetizer cups
Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen mini phyllo shells
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thoroughly squeeze excess moisture from the thawed spinach.
- Finely chop the drained artichoke hearts.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Arrange the mini phyllo shells on the baking sheet.
- Fill each shell generously with the spinach artichoke mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over each cup.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to restore the crispy phyllo shells.
Helpful Tips
- Drain the spinach extremely well to prevent soggy cups.
- Add Parmesan cheese for extra savory flavor.
- Mix in pepper jack for a spicy twist.
- Prepare the filling a day ahead for faster assembly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for easy entertaining.
