Description
These Cheesy Baked Vegetable Rolls are a delicious and savory appetizer or snack made with puff pastry filled with a flavorful mixture of sautéed vegetables and creamy cheeses. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside with a warm, cheesy filling, they are quick to prepare and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Mixture
- 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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the rolls.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares to form the base for the rolls.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a medium skillet, heat a little oil and sauté the chopped spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion over medium heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Fill the pastry: Spoon a portion of the vegetable and cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.
- Shape the rolls: Fold the corners of each pastry square over the filling, pinching the edges firmly to seal the rolls completely.
- Prepare for baking: Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil to enhance browning.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm to enjoy the melty, cheesy vegetable filling inside the crispy pastry.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other vegetables such as zucchini or carrots for variation.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
- Make sure to seal the pastry edges well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- The rolls can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking cold rolls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
