Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Friday, October 16, 2009

Spinach Cheese Rolls

Yup, it's the first new recipe in over 3 months. So much for one recipe a week, huh? I thought at one point that I might be able to catch up and do several new recipes a week and make it to 52 by the end of the year... but I'm just going to be honest and say that's not going to happen.

Anyways, here is your first new recipe in months! A new appetizer I tested out at our housewarming party last week.
Ingredients:

1/2 pkg. Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
1 egg 1 tbsp. water
1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese OR Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 pkg. (about 10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

Directions

THAW pastry sheet at room temperature 40 min. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix egg and water. Set aside. Mix Muenster cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion and garlic powder.

UNFOLD pastry on lightly floured surface. Brush with egg mixture. Top with cheese mixture and spinach. Starting at short side, roll up like a jelly roll. Cut into 20 (1/2") slices. Place on baking sheet. Brush with egg mixture.

BAKE 15 min. or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 20 appetizers.

The hot sauce is my husband's addition- what's a recipe without hot sauce?
Verdict:

Super easy to make. I would recommend putting the "roll" once it's assembled back into the fridge if you've got time. That hardens up the dough and makes it easier to cut into slices.

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