Description
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Spinach Dip Bite-Sized Pinwheels! These flavorful, bite-sized bites are the perfect appetizer for any occasion, from game day gatherings to elegant dinner parties. Combining a creamy spinach dip filling with the buttery goodness of puff pastry, these pinwheels are sure to be the talk of the table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 4 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 sheets puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold the squeezed-dry spinach into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Spread half of the spinach dip mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll up the puff pastry into a log. Repeat this process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining spinach dip mixture.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Carefully place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed.
- Remove the pinwheels from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these bite-sized delights warm and fresh from the oven!
Notes
To ensure your Spinach Dip Bite-Sized Pinwheels turn out perfectly crispy and flaky, follow these helpful tips:
– Thoroughly drain and squeeze the thawed spinach to remove as much moisture as possible.
– Work with chilled puff pastry for best results.
– Be gentle when rolling and cutting the puff pastry to maintain its delicate structure.
– Bake the pinwheels on a preheated baking sheet to help them rise and crisp up evenly.
– Let the pinwheels cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set and the pastry to maintain its crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg