Description
These Baked Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Pinwheels with Spinach and Feta are a delicious and savory twist on a classic breakfast dish. Puff pastry is filled with a mixture of eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, and sautéed spinach, then rolled up into pinwheels and baked until golden brown. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a grab-and-go breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, sautéed
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Spread the egg mixture evenly over the puff pastry. Sprinkle the bacon, cheddar, feta, and spinach over the egg mixture.
- Roll and Cut: Carefully roll the pastry into a log, slice into 12 pieces, and place them cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like mushrooms, bell peppers, or different cheeses.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, then baked fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Baked Bacon Egg Cheese Pinwheels, Spinach Feta Breakfast Recipe, Savory Pastry Dish
