Bacon Spinach Pinwheels

When it comes to entertaining, having an easy appetizer in your repertoire like these delicious Bacon Spinach Pinwheels is a must.

These Bacon Spinach Pinwheels are a crowd pleasing appetizer made with ingredients that are easy to find which are sure to make them a go-to recipe.

Tips for Making Bacon Spinach Pinwheels

• It may be easier to roll the puff pastry using a silicone baking mat. Start with cold pastry so it doesn’t stick.
• These are easier to slice into portions if your cheeses are still cold. Be sure to use a very sharp knife!

How do You Store Pastry Pinwheels?

Store your pastry pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375 degrees F until just warmed thorugh before serving so the pastry crisps back up.

Can You Freeze Pastry Pinwheels?

Yes, you can freeze pastry pinwheels!

To Freeze, bake the pinwheels as directed, and allow to completely cool. Arrange them in a flat layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then place in the freezer until completely frozen. Store pinwheels in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 2 months.

Reheat directly from frozen on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375 degrees F until warmed through.

More Delicious & Easy Appetizers

Looking for more easy to make appetizer recipes? Check out some of my favourite appetizers!

Another appetizer you may like to try is this recipe for Mexi-Casa Cheese Dip, it’s a family favourite recipe and always disappears quickly at family gatherings.

This Hot Cheese Dip with Emmental is an easy-to-make hot dip.  The dijon mustard & white wine lends extra depth to this crowd-pleasing baked dip.

You may also like to try these Mediterranean Red Pepper Tarts which also make use of puff pastry.

Bacon Spinach Pinwheels

Yields: 15-20 pinwheels

Ingredients:

1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed/defrosted according to the package’s directions
2 tbsp butter
2 cups fresh spinach
¼ cup onion, diced
5 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3-4 cooked bacon strips

Note: The measurements of ingredients for this recipe is to cater to a puff pastry sheet that’s about 9×11 inches in size.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place puff pastry on a baking sheet that’s lined with parchment paper – set aside.

Melt butter over medium heat in a frying pan. Add onions and allow to sweat.

Add spinach and cook, mixing occasionally.

Remove onion and spinach from heat.

In a large bowl, fold together onion, spinach, and cream cheese.

Crumble the bacon into the mixture and fold more.

Using an offset spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the puff pastry, leaving one inch from the end.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Starting from the top (in this case, the shorter side of the rectangle), roll the puff pastry – the end that has no spread will be the portion that seals the roll.

Cut the roll to get pinwheels that are about ½ inch wide. Place gently on lined baking sheet.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!