Spinach & Feta Baked Rolls

Total Time: 45 Mins

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Yield: 40 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 pack Filo Dough (8, 5×5 sheets)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
pinch of salt
2 cups steamed spinach, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS:

In a large sauté pan, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the onions until they are golden brown (this will give it a nice nutty rich flavor). Once onions are browned add in your steamed spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté all together for 2-3 minutes. Set spinach mixture aside and let it cool. You can even make this the day before and store in the fridge until you’re ready to make your rolls.

For making the rolls, take your filo dough and make sure it’s at room temperature.

The harder (colder) your dough is the more likely it will crack when attempting to roll. Letting it come to room temperature will allow the dough to soften and be pliable.

Place your 5×5 filo dough square flat and apply a thin layer of the spinach mixture on top and all across. Top it with the feta cheese and then begin to roll it up like a scroll. Once you have your long rolls place them in a container or dish and place in the freezer for 10 mins (this will make it easier to cut). As the dough hardens when it’s cold it keeps it from sticking to your knife while cutting. You can even make these rolls and freeze them a week ahead in a tightly sealed container.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a baking dish. Take your rolls out of the freezer and cut each into 5 pieces (this will give you 40 bites total). Place rolls 1/2 inch apart from one another on your baking dish (as they will expand when baking), with spinach filling face up. Bake in the oven for 20-25 mins checking when they have fully puffed up and become lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 mins before serving. They can be enjoyed hot or even at room temperature. Either way they’re delicious!

NOTE: They make great appetizers so if you’re planning a dinner party you can make these a week ahead and store in your freezer. Take them out and cut them the day of the party and bake fresh.