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Crispy Baked Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels

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These crispy baked spinach artichoke pinwheels feature a flaky puff pastry exterior with a rich, creamy spinach and artichoke filling, perfect for game nights and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed spinach, chopped artichokes, softened cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until evenly combined with no lumps.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry sheet into a roughly 12×12 inch square. Let it sit for a couple of minutes at room temperature if stiff, but do not let it get too warm.
  3. Spread the filling evenly over the puff pastry, leaving about a ½-inch border on all sides.
  4. Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the roll into ½- to ¾-inch thick pinwheels.
  5. Place the pinwheels cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
  7. Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Drain spinach and artichokes well to avoid soggy pinwheels. Keep puff pastry cold until ready to roll. Chill rolled log before slicing if pinwheels spread too much. Brush with egg wash for golden crust. Watch baking time closely to prevent over-browning. Pinwheels can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Freeze unbaked pinwheels on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bag; bake from frozen adding 5 extra minutes.

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