Description
These Cheesy Baked Vegetable Rolls are a delightful appetizer or snack featuring a fresh vegetable medley mixed with creamy cheeses, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. Perfectly savory and easy to prepare, they make a crowd-pleasing finger food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 package of puff pastry (about 2 sheets)
Vegetable Filling
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Cheese and Seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Finishing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the rolls to a golden finish.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, creating 8 squares in total.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion until tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly to prevent melting the cheese prematurely.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fill Puff Pastry: Place a spoonful of the vegetable and cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square, ensuring not to overfill.
- Form Rolls: Fold the corners of each puff pastry square over the filling to create a sealed roll, pinching the edges firmly to prevent leakage during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Brush the tops of each roll lightly with olive oil to help achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the rolls warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with other mild melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or provolone for variation.
- Feel free to add herbs such as basil or oregano to the filling for extra flavor.
- Make sure to not overfill the puff pastry to prevent them from bursting during baking.
- Use chilled puff pastry for easier handling and better puff during baking.
- These rolls can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to maintain freshness and crispness.
