Feta Spinach Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry ingredients
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1 beaten egg (for brushing)
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1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed if needed
→ Filling ingredients
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2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
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2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
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1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Use parchment paper or a bit of cooking spray to prep your baking tray.
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Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Stir in your minced garlic and cook for about 60 seconds, until you smell its aroma. Toss in the spinach and cook until it wilts completely, which should take 2-3 minutes. Let it cool afterward.
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Combine the cooled spinach mixture with feta cheese and softened cream cheese in a bowl. Add oregano, salt, and pepper, then stir everything until smooth and mixed.
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Lay your puff pastry flat on a floured surface. Evenly spread the spinach filling over the surface, leaving half an inch of empty space around the edges. Carefully roll the dough into a log starting at one side, then slice into 1-inch rounds using a sharp knife.
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Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared tray, leaving space between each one. Brush the tops and edges with the beaten egg. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they puff up and turn golden brown.
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Let the pinwheels cool for a few minutes before serving. They're great warm or slightly cooled, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
# Notes:
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You can freeze these before they're baked. Just add a little more time when you bake them straight from the freezer.
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Swap out the feta for goat cheese, or use a plant-based cream cheese to make this dairy-free.
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Store leftovers in an airtight box in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat them in the oven to bring back the flakiness.