Simple Spinach Chorizo Appetizers Recipe

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These chorizo appetizers are a flavorful, crowd-pleasing bite that’s perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, and game day snack tables. Spicy chorizo, savory spinach, and creamy cheese combine to create a rich filling that’s baked into a warm, irresistible appetizer guests can grab and enjoy.

These easy chorizo appetizers come together quickly and are ideal for entertaining because they can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving. The bold flavor of these bite-size appetizers make them a favorite for potlucks, family gatherings, and festive party spreads.

If you’re building an appetizer table, these pair wonderfully with other easy finger food appetizers and homemade dips for a complete party snack lineup.

These Lil bits look adorable on a tray and satisfy appetites. For a party fueled by finger food these are a good addition. Spinach Chorizo Appetizers are stuffed with a healthy mix of greens, peppers, cream cheese and chorizo and topped with a half pecan.

Low Carb Chorizo Spinach Fillo Cup Appetizers — These spinach Chorizo Appetizers are a big hit at parties.

Spinach Chorizo Appetizers are light, crispy savory bites of Mexican flavor with a bit of a kick on the back-end. Take these easy appetizers to your next party and watch them leap off the party tray.

I created these holiday appetizers for our Christmas party. I just picked up some pastry cups and brain stormed in my kitchen. They came out great!

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Spinach Chorizo Appetizers

These Chorizo appetizers are easy to make and travel well on a tray with Saran wrap covering it. The party goers grabbed them off the tray, popped them in the mouth… and their eyes opened a bit. They each said the same thing. “These are really tasty.”

These holiday appetizers are also great for parties year round. Tailgating, Super Bowl Sunday, Poker night or any ole get together these appetizers will be a welcome addition to the snack menu.

Why You’ll Love These Chorizo Appetizers

Big bold flavor. Spicy chorizo, creamy cheese, and savory spinach create a rich, satisfying appetizer that stands out on any snack table.
Perfect for entertaining. These bite-size chorizo appetizers are easy to serve at parties, holidays, potlucks, and game day gatherings.
Simple to prepare. The filling comes together quickly, and the appetizers bake in minutes, making them a great make-ahead option for busy hosts.
Great finger food. Their small size makes them easy for guests to grab and enjoy without utensils.

Spinach Chorizo Appetizers Recipe Note:

Substitution Ideas: You can, of course, adjust “the kick” by using lower heat peppers. Use kale, chard or other flavorful greens in place of the baby spinach if you like. The chives, garlic and basil were really flavorful in this recipe. You need to keep them.

Process Ideas: When blended together with the Chorizo, you will have a loose, orange tinged, creamy paté shot through with green and a bit of red. Very festive! Adjust the texture and color bits to your taste. As we show you on our video in the recipe card you can also hand chop the vegetables for a stronger color pop.

This is a REALLY easy chorizo appetizer because you can chop all the greens in your food processor and mix up the filling that way too. The cups are pre-made and pre-cooked. Find them in your frozen food Novelty section of the grocery store.

The pecans can be added either before you bake them or just after the cups come out of the oven when the filling is piping hot. Embed the pecans into the filling so they stay in, as shown. Sweet hot chili sauce is an optional garnish. I loved it, but not everybody thought it necessary.

This recipe makes about 4 cups of filling, more or less, depending on how many greens you enjoy in your filling. I will say my measurements on the greens are approximate. Adjust the amounts to your own preferences.

This appetizer recipe should make enough filling for 30 stuffed cups plus more. I often have extra filling. This is a great party chip and veggie dip if you have extra.

FAQS For Chorizo Appetizers:

Can you serve these appetizers at room temperature? Yes.

No need to worry if these are at room temperature several hours by the time they get eaten.

Can you reheat them? Yes.

Prefer to keep these hot or want to reheat them next day? Warm them 20 seconds in the microwave or keep the pastry shells crispy (preferred) by reheating them on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Freezing instructions:

You can freeze the filling for up to three months in an airtight freezer bag or vacuum pack them.

Can chorizo appetizers be made ahead of time?

Make the filling ahead and store it in an airtight container for several days before serving. On serving day take it out of the fridge and let the filling warm up some so it’s easy to work with. Fill your pastry cups and bake as directed. OR on serving day you can prepare the chorizo filling several hours in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Assemble the appetizers just before baking so they stay fresh and flavorful.

What type of chorizo works best for appetizers?

Mexican chorizo works best for this recipe because it crumbles easily and cooks quickly. Its bold, slightly spicy flavor pairs well with creamy cheeses and vegetables in appetizer fillings.

Are chorizo appetizers spicy?

Chorizo has a naturally bold flavor with mild to moderate heat depending on the brand. If you prefer a milder appetizer, you can balance the spice with extra cheese or vegetables like spinach and bell peppers.

How do you serve chorizo appetizers at a party?

Serve these chorizo appetizers warm on a platter so guests can easily grab them as finger food. They pair well with other party snacks like dips, sliders, and baked appetizers.

These also pair well with our homemade Party Dips and other easy Finger Food Appetizers when building a party snack table.

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Spinach Chorizo Appetizers Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Spinach Chorizo Appetizers are Savory, tasty bites with a bit of a kick on the back-end. Take these easy to make, flavorful, crowd pleasing appetizers to your next party. They disappear quickly.

Ingredients

1/2 Cup baby spinach leaves, chopped
1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
1/2 Cup parsley leaves, chopped
2 Tablespoons chives, chopped
1 cup Cup chorizo, cooked and drained
30 frozen Fillo cups- room temperature
12 oz. cream cheese
2 peppers- any heat, chopped
2 Tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
30 whole pecans

Instructions

preheat oven to 375 degrees.
warm cream cheese to room temperature
on medium heat cook the chorizo until well done-drain.
Meanwhile chop all the greens, garlic, and peppers.
Combine the cream cheese, cooked and drained chorizo and dried cranberries. mix well.
Set out the Fillo cups on to a greased baking sheet.
Place one tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into each cup.
Top each cup with one whole pecan
Bake about 8 minutes until slightly browned.
Cool and serve!

Notes

Make this recipe in your food processor to make a smooth or bumpy smooth paste filling. Otherwise, if you enjoy the texture, chop the ingredients by hand. This recipe can stretch to up to 40 chorizo bites.