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Hanover Holiday Spinach & Feta Braid
A festive braided pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, and seasonings, baked until golden brown.
Course
Appetizer or Brunch Entrée
CUISINE
Mediterranean-Inspired
Estimated Time
40 Minutes
Course
Appetizer or Brunch Entrée
CUISINE
Mediterranean-Inspired
Estimated Time
40 Minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Mix spinach, feta, cream cheese, Parmesan, green onions, garlic, oregano, and pepper in a bowl.
- Lay out the puff pastry or pizza dough on a lined baking sheet.
- Spread the spinach mixture down the center of the pastry.
- Cut strips along each side of the pastry and fold them over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes, slice, and serve.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Oven
Ingredients
- One 12 oz package Hanover Foods Chopped Spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed or pizza dough
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional)