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Spinach in Puff Pastry

Prep Time
50 min
Yields
6 servings

Flaky puff pastry with a savoury spinach filling.

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ingredients

4
tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2
cups chopped onions (2 onions)
1
tbsp chopped garlic (3 cloves)
2
(10-oz) boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1
cup grated Gruyere cheese
¾
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4
extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1
tbsp dry bread crumbs, plain or seasoned
2
tsp kosher salt
¾
tsp freshly ground black pepper
½
tsp ground nutmeg
¼
cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts
2
sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
1
extra-large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water, for egg wash
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directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF.

Step 2

Heat the butter in a saute pan and cook the onions over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Meanwhile, squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a bowl. Add the onion mixture, scallions, Gruyere, Parmesan, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and pignolis. Mix well.

Step 3

Unfold one sheet of puff pastry and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the spinach mixture in the middle of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash. Roll out the second piece of puff pastry on a floured board until it’s an inch larger in each direction. Place the second sheet of pastry over the spinach and seal the edges, crimping them with a fork. Brush the top with egg wash but don’t let it drip down the sides or the pastry won’t rise. Make three small slits in the pastry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the pastry is lightly browned. Transfer to a cutting board and serve hot.

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