The Best Spinach and Feta Rolls (with Phyllo)
Golden, flaky, and packed with flavor, these Spinach and Feta Rolls are a delicious twist on classic Spanakopita! Made with crispy phyllo pastry, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese, they’re the perfect appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Servings: 25
Calories: 184kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry brush
- Knife
Ingredients
- 24 oz fresh spinach coarsely chopped
- 1 lb feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup fresh dill finely chopped
- 8 qty scallions diced
- 3 qty large eggs whisked
- ⅛ - ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 package 16 oz phyllo pastry sheets, thawed if frozen 16 oz phyllo pastry sheets, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the center.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coarsely chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, diced scallions, whisked eggs, olive oil, ground black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Unwrap and unfold the phyllo pastry sheets. To prevent the phyllo from drying out, cover the stack with a warm damp dish towel while you work with individual sheets.
- Carefully cut the whole stack of phyllo sheets in half, so you have two equal-sized stacks.
- Take one half sheet of phyllo at a time and place it on a clean work surface. Fold it in half and lightly brush the sheet with melted butter.
- Spoon a portion of the spinach and feta mixture along the width of the phyllo sheet, leaving a small border on the sides. Fold in the sides of the phyllo over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a neat roll. Brush the top of the roll with more melted butter to seal it.
- Repeat the rolling process with the remaining phyllo sheets and spinach mixture until you have made all the rolls.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 22 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown and crispy.
- For an extra touch of browning, you may turn on the broiler for 1 additional minute, but keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
Storage Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze This dish is freezer friendly.
Reheat Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes before serving to regain crispiness.
Substitutions
- Spinach - To substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach, thaw the frozen spinach according to package instructions and drain any excess water thoroughly.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 2932IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg
