Spinach and Feta Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls | Easy Appetizer Recipe
Spinach and Feta Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls are crispy, golden appetizers filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta, and herbs. They’re easy to make, vegetarian-friendly, and ideal for parties or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 rolls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup ricotta or cream cheese (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water or milk (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thoroughly squeeze out excess moisture from spinach using a towel or cheesecloth.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, feta, ricotta or cream cheese, garlic, onion, herbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Spread the filling evenly, leaving a border along one edge.
- Roll up the pastry tightly into a log and slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Place rolls cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds if using.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or olives for extra flavor.
- Use goat cheese or mozzarella for a different taste.
- Sauté fresh spinach if using instead of frozen.
- Freeze unbaked rolls and bake straight from freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
