SPINACH IN PUFF PASTRY

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Puff pastry makes any filling elegant. This is a delicious lunch but also makes a great dinner for a guest who's vegetarian. Source: Barefoot Contessa/Ina Garten

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach, defrosted
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 extra large eggs, beaten lightly
1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted overnight int he refrigerator
1 extra large egg, beaten with
1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375*F.
  • Saute onions in butter over medium low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • 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 pinenuts.
  • Mix well.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unfold one sheet of puff pastry and place it on the 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 smallslits 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!

abdullah hayek
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shila Shila
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kas Mullar
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the puff pastry was flaky and golden brown.


Xhesi Hoxha
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover puff pastry. I had some leftover from another recipe and it worked perfectly for this dish.


Cleopatra
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I used frozen spinach in this recipe and it worked out great. I also added some chopped mushrooms to the filling for extra flavor.


Victoria Tosin
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This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are impressive and delicious.


ArsadAli Rjp
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the puff pastry was flaky and golden brown.


ORATILE MASHILE
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the flaky puff pastry and the creamy spinach filling.


Blake Hill
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The cheese and puff pastry really balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Ekene Nwandu
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Sami Chysami
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Sachin Yadav
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The puff pastry was soggy and the filling was bland.


Sarah Laizer
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly.


mazhar mehar
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The spinach and cheese filling was a little bland for my taste. I added some garlic and onion powder to give it more flavor.


Ahsm Slove
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This dish was so impressive, yet so easy to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the results were amazing.


Jan Homst√∏l
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I used fresh spinach from my garden and it really made a difference in the flavor.


Lucy Montalvo
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the puff pastry was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


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