Sunday, July 15, 2018

Spinach Pinwheels


Full disclosure, I found this recipe here:  https://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com.  I love working with Puff Pastry because it takes an everyday recipe and makes it look super special and fancy. These little pinwheels are no exception.  They’re easy to make, look elegant and taste delicious. 

Ingredients:

1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon of water
1/2 cup crumbled feta (you can either buy the feta already crumbled, or get a small block and crumble it yourself)
1/4 cup grated mozzarella
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
A few grates of fresh nutmeg
1 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, defrosted

Instructions:

Whisk together the egg and water, set aside.

Mix together the cheeses, onion and seasonings. Set aside.

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to flatten the seams. Brush the surface with your egg wash.
Top the surface with the cheese mixture, then break apart the spinach and spread evenly over the surface.  Note: Leave about an inch free of toppings on one of the short sides. Starting on the short side that’s covered with filling, roll up the pastry like a jellyroll.

Line two baking sheets with parchment, or if you have a Silpat you can use that instead. Slice the roll into 1/2” - 3/4" slices and place them on the prepared sheets. Pop into the refrigerator or freezer to let them cool as the oven preheats to 400 degrees.

Bake for 15 minutes or until they’re golden.