Be the weekend potluck superstar with these Puff Pastry Spinach and Farmer Cheese Rolls! They’re made by combining the creamy coolness of Lifeway Farmer Cheese with the earthy flavor of cooked spinach, all rolled into a light and crispy puff pastry. Every bite of this fantastic finger food is a rich and savory blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.
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Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 10-12Ingredients
- 2 cups Farmer Cheese
- 2 cups cooked spinach
- 1 cup grated or powdered Parmesan cheese
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 2 beaten eggs for an egg wash
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together Lifeway Farmer Cheese, Parmesan, cooked spinach, and beaten egg until well incorporated.
- Lay out puff pastry (should fill two separate sheets), and spread the farmer cheese spinach mixture over it all.
- Roll up the puff pastry and slice into three different rolls.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, and then add an egg wash over each roll, topping with sesame seeds.
- Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is browned and cooked through. Allow time to cool and enjoy!
