Spanakopita rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're made with a combination of spinach, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, all wrapped up in crispy phyllo dough. Spanakopita rolls are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover spinach.
Spanakopita is a Greek dish that has been around for centuries. The first known recipe for spanakopita dates back to the 5th century BC, and it is believed that the dish was originally created as a way to use up leftover spinach. Over the centuries, spanakopita has become a popular dish all over the world, and there are many different variations on the recipe. Our version of spanakopita rolls is made with a combination of spinach, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, all wrapped up in crispy phyllo dough. We love the way the spinach and feta cheese filling is so flavorful, and the phyllo dough adds a nice crispy texture. These rolls are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover spinach.
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (14 ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it into 12 equal rectangles.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the spinach mixture in the center of each rectangle.
Fold the two long sides of the rectangle over the filling, and then roll up the rectangle from the short end.
Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish and brush with the remaining olive oil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Why It Works
The combination of spinach, feta cheese, and fresh herbs creates a flavorful filling.
The phyllo dough adds a nice crispy texture.
The rolls are easy to make and can be made ahead of time.