SPINACH CHEESE PASTRIES

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Provided by Jo Zimny

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg (for egg wash)
1 Tbsp filtered water
1/2 c blend shredded cheese of your choice
1/4 c grated romano cheese
1 large green onion chopped
1/4 tsp garlic powder
all purpose flour
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (i use trader joe's)
1-10 oz. pkg frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400'F. Beat the egg and 1 tbsp. water to make an egg wash. Set aside.
2. Stir the cheeses together with the onion and garlic powder in a small bowl.
3. Sprinkle the flour on your work surface and roll the pastry out the long way to about 12-14".
4. Brush the sheet with your egg wash and top with the cheese and the spinach. Starting at the short side roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Cut into slices about 1/2" wide.
5. Place the slices cut side down on a parchment covered baking sheet. Brush the slices with the egg wash and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove the pastries onto a wire rack and cool for at least 10 minutes.
7. Make sure you wring out the thawed spinach well. I put it in a tea towel and twisted the ends to remove the water from the spinach. This works well if you have a friend to help twist the towel. If the spinach isn't dried out it will make the pastry soggy. Serve warm or cold.
8. Enjoy!