A spinach and feta cheese scroll is a savoury snack made from feta cheese, spinach, herbs and spices. It is typically served in a hot or cold form as an appetiser or side dish. This popular pastry is a favourite due to its delicious taste and flexibility in terms of ingredients.
Spinach and feta cheese scrolls are great for entertaining guests, as they are quick to prepare and easy to customise depending on the guest’s preference. Read on to find out how to make spinach and feta cheese log!
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To Start, Here Are The Ingredients…
- 10 ounces of fresh spinach leaves, washed and drained
- 8 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley (preferably fresh)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, both lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- olive oil, for brushing.
Now, Here Are The Instructions For Baking…
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the spinach leaves to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about five minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the spinach cool for a few minutes.
- Once cooled, squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the spinach and chop finely.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper. Mix them well.
- Gradually add the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs to the spinach mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Form the mixture into a log shape and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the log with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until it’s golden brown.
- Let the log cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
This recipe is a classic spinach and feta scroll recipe. It’s a simple and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many ways, as an appetiser or as a side dish and even a light snack.
Pro Tip:
Many cafe distributors and suppliers sell frozen dough. In case you have no time to make these from scratch, this is perfect for cafe and bakery owners. This is a cheaper and more convenient alternative.
Here are different flavours of sweet and savoury scrolls you can make with frozen dough:
- spinach and feta scrolls
- chocolate scrolls
- vegemite scrolls
- cinnamon and fig scrolls
- nutella scrolls.
Feel free to customise the recipe to your taste by adding different herbs, nuts, or other ingredients. These scrolls can be served warm or at room temperature (but of course, better if it’s warm!)
In case you are looking for more flavours, you may view them here.
How Do I Store Them In Case There Are Leftovers?
Storing spinach and feta scrolls is a great way to have a healthy snack or meal on hand. You can store them for up to three days in the refrigerator and for up to one month in the freezer.
When storing spinach and feta cheese scrolls, it’s important to wrap them well so that they don’t dry out or become contaminated. If you are freezing the logs, be sure to separate them with parchment paper so they don’t stick together when you thaw them.
With proper storage, you can enjoy spinach and feta cheese scrolls anytime!
