Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Pastry

Indulge in these delicious Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Pastry! They are perfect as a savory snack, appetizer, or even a light meal. Flaky pastry filled with melted cheese and spinach all baked together and served warm. They are sure to be a hit at any gathering!

Ingredients:

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

1 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the Filling:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Pastries:

Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.

Cut each sheet into 4 squares (you should have 8 squares total).

Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each square.

Fold the pastry over to form a rectangle or triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.

Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet.

Apply Egg Wash:

Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

Serve:

Let the pastries cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy these Spinach Stuffed Pastries warm or at room temperature.

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Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Pastry

Indulge in these delicious Spinach Stuffed Pastries! They are perfect as a savory snack, appetizer, or even a light meal. These Spinach Stuffed Pastries are flaky, cheesy, and packed with flavor. They are sure to be a hit at any gathering!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Greek, Mediterranean

Servings 8 Servings

Equipment

• Large Skillet (I prefer to use cast-iron)
• Baking Sheet (I prefer Nordic Ware because they don't warp or twist)

Ingredients

  

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• 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
• 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the Filling:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Pastries:

• Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
• Cut each sheet into 4 squares (you should have 8 squares total).
• Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each square.
• Fold the pastry over to form a rectangle or triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
• Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet.

Apply Egg Wash:

• Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

Serve:

• Let the pastries cool slightly before serving.
• Enjoy these Spinach Stuffed Pastries warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You can use bleached or unbleached parchment paper for many different things, it is helpful to always have on hand.

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