Description
Cheesy Spinach Pinwheels are a delightful snack that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy, cheesy spinach filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, game nights, or as a quick after-school snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of thawed puff pastry
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix chopped spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the pastry. Roll it tightly into a log shape and slice into 1-inch rounds.
- Place the pinwheel slices on the baking sheet and brush each with beaten egg.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley to the filling.
- You can substitute ricotta cheese for cream cheese if desired.
- Experiment with different cheeses to create unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg