This post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy.
These pretty little appetizer wheels are made with sheets of puff pastry filled with a combination of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and fontina cheese.
Frozen puff pastry makes these appetizers a snap to prepare ~ just roll out the dough, top with a combo of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped spinach, and grated fontina cheese and bake until golden brown.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Wheels
These pretty little appetizer wheels are made with sheets of puff pastry filled with a combination of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and fontina cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry, 2 sheets, defrosted
- 1 package, 10-ounce frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 lb fontina cheese, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly squeeze all of the excess water out of the spinach using a fine mesh strainer or double thickness of cheesecloth. Place in a large bowl. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and fontina. Season to taste with salt, pepper and a pinch of garlic powder. Combine well and set aside.
- Working with one sheet at a time, unfold the pastry onto a lightly-floured flat surface and roll out gently to smooth the creases. Spread half of the filling mixture to within 1/2 inch of the edges of the dough. Roll up as you would a jellyroll and pinch gently to seal the ends. Repeat the process with the other sheet of dough and remaining filling.
- Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove the rolls from the freezer and slice them into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.
Like this recipe? Rate and comment below!
Hi…This looks great …do you think chopped fresh spinach would work here ?? I really don’t care for frozen spinach….
Thanks
Hi Char,
You could substitute fresh spinach for the frozen – here’s how:
Wash and roughly chop 20 ounces of fresh spinach, then add it, a handful at a time, to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat just until wilted. Put it in a strainer over a large bowl and press out all of the moisture. It’s very important to get it as dry as possible so your puff pastry doesn’t get soggy. Hope this helps!
This looks really good and I might have to add it to my Holiday cooking list!
Looks so good! Vegetarian, too! Love fontina for its melting properties
This looks so delicious! I’ll try it for the New Year for sure 🙂
Just received my first edition of your site…super terrific. I know I’ll be utilizing your siute frequently. Nice layout, nice design……..