Buttery, cheesy and delicious – these Spinach Panela Tartlets have it all! I’m partnering with Cacique® to bring you one of my favorite appetizer recipes. These tartlets are filled with an incredible spinach, onion and cheese filling. Every bite is packed with amazing cheese flavor, all thanks to the Cacique® Panela and Cotija cheeses! You’ll fall in love with the flavor from the very first bite! Whenever I make these for a dinner party, they’re always the first to go!
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Easy, Buttery Crust
These cheese tartlets are so easy and fun to make! Need a last-minute appetizer recipe? This recipe will save your dinner party! I recommend using store-bought, premade pie crusts to save time. Just roll the dough out slightly and decide on the tartlet size – you can use a mini or regular cupcake pan. Use a circle cookie cutter, then drop the dough into the pan. I use the bottom of a shot glass to firmly press the crust in place! I love the buttery and flaky crust with the cheesy filling.
- Want to make your own pie crust for this recipe? Check out my in-depth video tutorial for ‘How to Make a Pie Crust’!
All About the Cheese!
This recipe is about 80% cheese, so going with the right kind makes all the difference! I love using a combination of Cacique® Panela and Cotija. The Panela cheese is similar to paneer and halloumi but less salty. It’s mild and creamy, and a crumbly, curd-style basket cheese. To complement the more mild Panela, I add Cotija. This robust, salty and crumbly cheese is similar to Parmesan and dry feta, and packed with incredible flavor!
The cheese inside of these tartlets will get extremely hot when baked. Allow the tartlets to cool down for at least 15 minutes before serving.
More Recipes!
Enjoyed this delicious recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!
- Try my ‘Smoky Bacon & Cheese Quiche’ next, with loads of cheese, bacon bits and more!
- Garlic & Cheese Tomato Toast – you’ll love this easy toast recipe as an appetizer!
- Cheesy Salmon Dip – the most delicious smoky cheese dip with salmon, garlic and pepper!
- Spinach Ricotta Tarts – the mini cheese tarts are filled with spinach, ham and mushrooms.
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This recipe is sponsored by Cacique®. Cacique® Inc. is the market leader and #1 selling brand of Hispanic cheeses, cremas and chorizos in the US. Celebrating 45 years, Cacique® takes great pride in the authenticity, quality and taste of each of its products. Check out the Cacique® recipe webpage for more incredible recipes: https://www.caciqueinc.com/recipes/
OMG this looks so good! its like spanakopita in tartlet form. I have a huge bag of spinach in the fridge right now and this recipe is sooo perfect for it. Thank you
You’re going to love this recipe!! 🙂 It’s like spanakopita in mini tart form!
What brand of pie crust do you use for this recipe? 🙂
Pillsbury makes a great pre-made crust! It’s sold right next to croissant and biscuit dough 🙂
They turned out delicious!! Thank you!!
Can you make these ahead of time? If so, how would you store/reheat them?
Absolutely! I would bake them off, cool them down completely and store on a tray in the refrigerator. Then reheat at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. Enjoy!
What stores sell those cheeses?
Safeway and Walmart have them for sure! 🙂 Walmart has them for a great price, sold right next to their regular cheese!