Description
Delicious and flaky Spinach Feta Pinwheels made with puff pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta, mozzarella, and green onions. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these golden-baked pinwheels are easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
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
Additional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the frozen puff pastry sheet on a clean surface to prepare it for filling.
- Make Filling Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed and well-drained spinach, crumbled feta cheese, grated mozzarella, and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Brush the surface of the puff pastry sheet lightly with the egg wash made by beating the egg. Then, spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the pastry.
- Roll and Slice: Tightly roll up the pastry sheet starting from one edge to form a log. Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled pastry into pinwheel-shaped pieces approximately 1 inch thick.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with more egg wash to promote golden browning.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess water from the thawed spinach to avoid soggy pinwheels.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other mild cheese like Monterey Jack or cheddar for variation.
- For a crisper base, chill the rolled pinwheels in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or a snack alongside a fresh salad.
- Pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen with an additional 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
