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Feta and Spinach Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Delicious and savory Feta and Spinach Rolls made with creamy cheese, fresh spinach, and flaky pizza dough. These easy-to-make rolls are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal and feature a golden-brown crust with a flavorful filling that combines cream cheese, garlic, green onions, and crumbled feta.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 rectangular sheet of pizza dough (roughly 9 × 13 inches / 23 × 33 cm)

Filling

  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach (loosely packed, about 1.4 oz / 40 g)
  • ⅔ cup cream cheese (softened for easy spreading)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • A good pinch of salt
  • A few grindings of ground black pepper
  • 2 green onions (finely sliced)
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled, 5.5 oz / 150 g)

Egg Wash

  • 1 small egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Roll Pizza Dough: Lightly roll out the pizza dough to make it slightly thinner and larger, just enough to increase the surface area for the filling without over-stretching the dough.
  3. Prepare Spinach: Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and drain in a colander. Then, place the spinach on a clean kitchen towel and dry it well to prevent sogginess in the rolls.
  4. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the softened cream cheese over the rolled-out dough, leaving about 1 cm (½ inch) clear around the edges. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper over the cream cheese, then add the finely sliced green onions on top.
  5. Add Spinach and Feta: Spread the dried baby spinach evenly over the cream cheese layer. Then sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the spinach, distributing it evenly.
  6. Roll and Slice: Starting from the shorter side closest to you, roll the dough up tightly to form a log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 8 to 9 even pieces, each about 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) thick. Arrange the pieces cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush with Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush this mixture all over the tops and sides of the rolls to give them a beautiful golden-brown color when baked.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 17 to 18 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This helps avoid burning your mouth and lets the filling set slightly.

Notes

  • Make sure the spinach is thoroughly dried to prevent soggy dough.
  • You can substitute garlic powder with fresh minced garlic for a stronger flavor.
  • If you don’t have pizza dough, puff pastry or phyllo dough can be used as alternatives.
  • Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/feta-and-spinach-rolls-recipe/