Jan 5, 2008

Spinach Spirals

I love the chewy texture of these cheesy spirals. Served as bread or as an appetizer, one tube makes about 14 slices, but they disappear quickly, so plan on 2-3 per person. Good the next day, cold or zapped for a few seconds to warm them.

Preheat oven to 400. In a small bowl, combine  10 oz  frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, with 1 c. Co-Jack or Monterey Jack cheese, 1 beaten egg and 2 TB dried minced onion. On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, roll  out1 14-oz. tube of refrigerated pizza dough into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle; seal any holes. Spread spinach mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; seal ends and place seam side down on a  cookie sheet. If baking more than one, curve the rolls to get two on a pan. The shape  on the pan doesn't matter, you'll be slicing them anyway.  Brush with 1 TB melted butter; sprinkle with 2 TB Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm.