I was in charge of making the appetizers for our neighborhood Progressive Christmas Dinner. One of the appetizers that I made were these spinach and artichoke appetizers made with puff pastry dough. These little bites are so delicious and great served warm or room temperature. I like to make this appetizer ahead of time, freeze the uncooked roll, then thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing and baking. The original recipe came from Southern Living magazine. It’s a winner.

Spinach and Artichokes in Puff Pastry

Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped(I use 1/2 marinated artichokes and 1/2 reg-it gives them more flavor)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use light safflower mayo)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry

Preparation

Drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels.
Stir together spinach, artichoke hearts, and next 5 ingredients.
Thaw puff pastry at room temperature 30 minutes. Unfold pastry, and place on a lightly floured surface or heavy-duty plastic wrap. Spread one-fourth spinach mixture evenly over pastry sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roll up pastry, jellyroll fashion, pressing to seal seam; wrap in heavy-duty plastic wrap. Repeat procedure with remaining pastry and spinach mixture. Freeze 30 minutes; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. (Rolls may be frozen up to 3 months.)
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2000

Thaw out pastry sheets. Chop the artichokes. I doubled my recipe and used a jar of marinated artichokes and a can of artichoke hearts.

Drain thawed spinach making sure that all liquid is squeezed out. I used a spoon and a fine strainer. You can also use cheesecloth and wring out all liquid.

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

Roll out pastry dough and make an even, smooth surface with a rolling pin. Spread mixture onto pastry leaving a small border on each end.

Roll up in a jelly roll fashion. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze in a ziploc bag until ready to use.

Thaw on countertop for 20-30 minutes. You want them to still be very firm. Slice into 1/2 inch slices. Mix 1 egg and 1 tbsp water in a small dish. Brush egg mixture on each piece before baking.

Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until lightly brown.

These spinach and artichoke appetizer pinwheels are always a big hit!

Spinach and Artichoke Appetizers

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Prep Time 70 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 1:30

*Recipe from Southern Living Magazine, November 2000

Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped(I use 1/2 marinated artichokes and 1/2 reg-it gives them more flavor)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use light safflower mayo)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry

Directions

Drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels.
Stir together spinach, artichoke hearts, and next 5 ingredients.
Thaw puff pastry at room temperature 30 minutes.
Unfold pastry, and place on a lightly floured surface or heavy-duty plastic wrap.
Spread one-fourth spinach mixture evenly over pastry sheet, leaving a ½-inch border.
Roll up pastry, jellyroll fashion, pressing to seal seam; wrap in heavy-duty plastic wrap.
Repeat procedure with remaining pastry and spinach mixture.
Freeze 30 minutes; cut into ½-inch-thick slices. (Rolls may be frozen up to 3 months.)
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

by Amee Livingston