Spinach Pinwheel Appetizers Food

SPINACH PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Split crescent dough in half along center perforation. Flatten one rectangle, sealing perforations. Spread with 1/4 of the cheese spread and sprinkle with spinach. Starting with long side, roll dough up, rolling back and forth several times to seal edges. Cut into 3/4 inch slices (about 15 slices per roll). Arrange the slices one inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Continue making the crescent roll ups until all of the ingredients are used.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve immediately or keep warm on a warming tray.

SPINACH-CHEESE SWIRLS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
• Stir the Muenster cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
• Sprinkle the flour on the work surface. Unfold the pastry sheet on the work surface. Brush the pastry sheet with the egg mixture. Top with the cheese mixture and spinach. Starting at a short side, roll up like a jelly roll. Cut into about 20 (1/2-inch) slices. Place the slices, cut-side down, onto 2 baking sheets. Brush the slices with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove the pastries from the baking sheets and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
• For best results, make sure to remove as much liquid as you can from the spinach before adding it to the pastry. If it's too wet, it may make the pastry soggy.
• For Pesto Swirls, omit all ingredients but the flour and the puff pastry. Unfold the pastry sheet as directed above. Spread 1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened, on the pastry sheet to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Top with 3 tablespoons pesto sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts. Brush the edge of the pastry sheet with water. Roll up the pastry and proceed as directed above.
• For Ham & Broccoli Swirls, omit the spinach, cheeses, onion and garlic powder. Unfold the pastry sheet and brush with the egg mixture as directed above. Spread 1/2 of an 8-ounce container whipped cream cheese with chives on the pastry sheet. Top with 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained and 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham. Proceed as directed above.
• For a flavor twist, try a different cheese. Any shredded cheese will work in this recipe.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and 2/3 cup butter. Mix in 2 cups flour, a teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; beat well. Divide dough into two balls; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 30 to 60 minutes or until pastry is easy to handle.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat spinach in large frying pan over medium-low heat; drain. Squeeze out excess liquid; set aside.
• In a large frying pan, melt the 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Mix in spinach, remaining 1 tablespoon flour, oregano, salt, lemon juice and garlic powder. Cook and stir until mixture thickens. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Set aside to cool.
• On floured surface, roll a pastry ball into a 12x7-inch rectangle. Spread with half the spinach mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. Starting with a short side, roll up dough and filling, jelly-roll style. Moisten edges with water; pinch to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry. Cover; chill 1 hour. Slice logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks; cool.

SPINACH CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations. Spread cheese over each rectangle to within 1/4 in. of edges; top with ham and spinach. , Roll up each jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into six slices., Place the slices cut side down on a greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

SPINACH FETA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Beat eggs in a bowl using a fork or whisk; stir in feta cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Add spinach and bacon and mix well.
• Unfold pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Top each sheet with 1/2 of the spinach mixture and spread evenly. Starting with the short side, roll each like a jelly roll around the filling. Place rolls on a plate and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
• Cut each roll into 20 slices using a sharp knife. Arrange slices onto the prepared baking sheet and top each with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pastries are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer pastries to a wire rack to cool, about 10 minutes.

PINWHEEL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Spread each flour tortilla with one-third of the semisoft cheese.
• Add a layer of the large basil leaves to cover cheese.
• Divide sweet pepper strips over the basil leaves 1-2 inches apart.
• Top with meat slices.
• Spread 1 teaspoons mayonnaise over the meat on each tortilla.
• Roll tortilla up tightly; wrap wach roll with plastic wrap.
• Chill for at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
• To serve: Cut each tortilla roll into 1-inch slices.
• If desired: Skewer each of the cut tortilla rolls onto frilly toothpicks.

SPINACH FETA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Whisk together the egg and water, set aside.
• Mix together the cheeses, onion, and seasonings. Set aside.
• Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to flatten the seams. Brush the surface with your egg wash.
• Top the surface with the cheese mixture, then break apart the spinach and spread evenly over the surface. ***Leave about an inch free of toppings on one of the short sides.***
• Starting on the short side that's covered with filling, roll up the pastry like a jellyroll.
• Line two baking sheets with parchment. Slice the roll into ½-3/4 inch slices and place them on the prepared sheets.
• Pop into the refrigerator or freezer to let them cool as the oven preheats to 400 degrees.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until they're golden.

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SPINACH DIP PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Stir together soup mix, sour cream, and mayo until well blended.
• Stir in spinach, water chestnuts and green onions.
• Spread tortillas with dip, not quite to the edges.
• Roll up tightly.
• Slice into 1 inch pieces.
• Arrange on serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

PINWHEEL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Blend cream cheese, onion, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce until of spreading consistency.
• Separate the meat slices. Overlap the pieces slightly. Lay out three rows of meat in such a way that a rectangle is formed.
• Spread the cheese mixture over the meat and roll up jelly roll fashion.
• Chill thoroughly. Just before serving, slice into 1-inch slices.

SPINACH PINWHEEL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise.
• Beat in dip mix.
• Add green onion, bacon bits and spinach (broken up into small clumps).
• Mix thoroughly.
• Spread mixture onto tortillas, leaving a 1/2" space around edge.
• Roll up each tortilla tightly, and wrap each in plastic wrap.
• Chill for several hours or overnight.
• To serve, cut off ends and cut into 1/2" slices.