Description
These Cheesy Baked Vegetable Rolls are a delightful appetizer or snack featuring a blend of sautéed spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion combined with creamy mozzarella and cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Mixture
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Cheese Filling
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
Seasonings & Others
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package of puff pastry (about 2 sheets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the rolls to a perfect golden brown.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares to create 8 squares total for rolling.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, then sauté the chopped spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble Rolls: Spoon a generous amount of the vegetable and cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.
- Shape Rolls: Fold the corners of each puff pastry square over the filling to form a roll, pinching the edges securely to seal the filling inside.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the sealed rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup and brush the tops with olive oil to enhance browning.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Serve: Remove the baked vegetable rolls from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy as an appetizer, snack, or light meal!
Notes
- For crispier rolls, ensure the puff pastry stays cold until just before baking.
- You can substitute mozzarella with your favorite melting cheese like cheddar or provolone.
- Feel free to add herbs like basil or oregano for additional flavor.
- These rolls can be prepared in advance and baked fresh when needed.
- To keep the rolls warm before serving, tent them loosely with foil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
