Description
These Spinach Feta Pinwheels are a delightful savory appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a flavorful mixture of spinach, feta, mozzarella, and green onions. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, and rich and cheesy inside, they make a great party snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
Filling
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature while you prepare the pinwheels.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine thawed and drained spinach, crumbled feta cheese, grated mozzarella, and chopped green onions. Season this mixture with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors, mixing well to combine.
- Roll Out the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the frozen puff pastry sheet to smooth and even thickness, ready to hold the filling.
- Apply Egg Wash and Spread Filling: Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with a beaten egg. This helps the filling stick and promotes browning. Evenly spread the spinach and cheese mixture over the egg-washed pastry.
- Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the pastry tightly into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into pinwheels about 1 inch thick.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each one. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash to give them a beautiful golden finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the pinwheels cool slightly before serving warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the thawed spinach to prevent soggy pastry.
- If fresh puff pastry is used instead of frozen, adjust baking time slightly for best results.
- For a vegetarian option, these pinwheels are already suitable; you can omit the olive oil if desired.
- These pinwheels can be prepared ahead of time and baked fresh when guests arrive.
- Serve with a side of marinara or tzatziki for extra flavor.
