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Spinach Artichoke Swirls

Delicious Spinach Artichoke Swirls for Your Next Gathering

These Spinach Artichoke Swirls are a must-try appetizer, deliciously blending cheesy spinach and artichokes in a flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 swirls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Use fresh or thawed frozen for best results
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach, chopped Or use well-drained frozen spinach
  • 1/4 cup Artichokes, chopped Canned or jarred, non-marinated varieties preferred
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded Asiago or Pecorino can be used as alternatives
  • 1/8 cup Cream Cheese, softened Neufchâtel is a delightful low-fat substitute
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced Feel free to add more for robust flavor
  • to taste Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper Essential for enhancing flavor
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Skip for milder flavor
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 egg Egg (for egg wash) Whisk with water before brushing on pastry

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • pastry brush
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and thaw the puff pastry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, artichokes, Parmesan, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Roll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a floured surface, cut it in half, and spread the filling on one half.
  4. Cover with the other pastry half, seal edges, cut into 6 long strips, and twist.
  5. Whisk an egg with water and brush over tops of each swirled pastry.
  6. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 25 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1swirlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor experience. These swirls can be prepped ahead by making the filling in advance.

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