Description
Delight in these Cheesy Baked Vegetable Rolls featuring a flaky puff pastry exterior filled with a savory mixture of sautéed spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions combined with creamy mozzarella and cream cheese. Perfect as a warm appetizer or satisfying snack, these rolls offer a tasty vegetable-filled treat baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package of puff pastry (about 2 sheets)
Vegetable Filling
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
Seasoning & Finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking and a golden crust.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 even squares for a total of 8 squares.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the sautéed vegetables with shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Fill Pastry Squares: Spoon the vegetable and cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square.
- Form Rolls: Fold the corners of the puff pastry squares over the filling to create rolls, pinching the edges firmly to seal and prevent filling leakage.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil to promote browning and add flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm to enjoy the gooey, cheesy vegetable rolls.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is thawed properly before rolling for easier handling.
- You can substitute mozzarella with another mild melting cheese like fontina or gouda if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- These rolls are best served fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven to maintain crispiness.
- Vegetables can be customized based on seasonality or preference, such as adding zucchini or carrots.
