Description
These Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are delicious puff pastry snacks filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture. Perfect for parties or as a savory treat, these rolls are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (plus 1 egg for egg wash)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Other:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Prepare filling: Add the drained spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, one beaten egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble: Lay out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it in half lengthwise. Spoon the filling down the center of each strip. Fold pastry over the filling and press to seal the edge. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry.
- Cut and bake: Cut each roll into smaller rolls. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with seeds if desired. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Great as a party appetizer, lunch, or snack.
- You can prepare the rolls ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
