Sunday, May 4, 2008

Spinach-Cheese Swirls

Thaw: 40 minutes
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes
Serves: 20

Ingredients:
1/2 of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)

1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 cup shredded Muenster cheese OR Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 pkg. (about 10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

Directions:
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle.
Heat the oven to 400°F.
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
Stir the egg and water in a small bowl.
Stir the Muenster cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
Brush with the egg mixture.
Top with the cheese mixture and spinach.
Starting at the short side closest to you, roll up like a jelly roll.
Cut into 20 (1/2-inch) slices.
Place the slices cut-side down on the baking sheets.
Brush with the egg mixture.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!