Greek Spinach Cheese Rolls Recipes

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

GREEK SPINACH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, spinach and feta cheese. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt. Add eggs and mix well. , Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, about 1 hour.

GREEK SPINACH CHEESE ROLLS (APPETISERS)

Steps:

• If using a store bought bread dough, allow the bread to thaw according to the package directions. Spray a standard Muffin Pan with nonstick spray. Roll out dough lightly with flour to 15X9 inch rectangle.
• Combine spinach, cheeses, green onions, and seasonings in a large bowl. Mix Well.
• Sprinkle spinach mixture evenly over the dough to within 1 inch of the edeges. Starting with long edge, roll the dough up snugly, pinching the seam close. Place the seam side down, and cut with serrated knife into about 15 slices. Place slices, cut side up, in to the prepared muffin pan.
• Bake the rolls at 375* for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Seve warm or at room temperature.
• The rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

CLASSIC GREEK SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Mix in spinach. Stir in tomatoes. Allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
• Pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
• Stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.

GREEK SPINACH CHEESE ROLLS

Steps:

• Spray 15 muffins cups with nonstick cooking spray & set aside.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 15x9" rectangle.
• Position dough so long edge runs parallel to edge of work surface.
• Combine spinach, cheeses, green onions & spices in large bowl & mix well.
• Sprinkle spinach mixture over dough within 1" of long edges.
• Starting at long edge, roll up snugly, pinching seam closed.
• Place seam side down & cut roll with serrated knife into 1" wide slices.
• Places slices cut side up into prepared muffin tins.
• Cover with plastic wrap & let stand 30 minutes in warm place until rolls are slightly puffy.
• Bake in preheated 375° oven 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Rolls can be stored in fridge, in an airtight container up to 2 days.
• Makes 15 rolls.