Description
Creamy Spinach Roll-Ups bring Italian comfort straight to family dinner tables with rich, cheesy goodness. Tender tortillas wrapped around a luxurious spinach and cheese filling promise a delightful meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) frozen spinach, thawed and drained really well
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 box of puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ yellow onion, diced small
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Whisk the egg with water in a small bowl, creating a uniform egg wash that will serve as a glossy binding agent for the pastry.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, and chopped spinach until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheet on a clean work surface, then gently brush the entire surface with the prepared egg wash, ensuring even coverage.
- Evenly spread the creamy spinach and cheese mixture across the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Carefully roll the pastry from one long side to the other, creating a tight, uniform cylinder that encases the filling completely.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled pastry into approximately 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) thick rounds, arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake the spinach roll-ups for 18-22 minutes, or until they develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior and the pastry is fully puffed and flaky.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier spreading.
- Grate fresh Monterey Jack cheese for more intense flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Squeeze excess moisture from spinach to prevent soggy pastry and maintain crisp texture.
- Chilling rolled pastry for 15 minutes before slicing helps maintain perfect round shapes.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and preventing sticking during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg