September’s Go Ahead Honey, It’s Gluten Free challenge is “Disney Inspired Food” hosted by Gluten Free Gidget. Initially, I didn’t know what I should do, but when I started thinking about my favourite Disney Movie “The Emperor’s New Groove” immediately came to mind. And what does that mean? Spinach Puffs!
I thus then perused the interwebs for recipes, but didn’t quite find any to my liking, so I made my own based on a few of the of recipes I found.
Spinach Puffs ala Kronk from the Emperor’s Groove
GF Pastry Mix for one crust, rolled between two pieces of wax paper, 1/4″ thick in as rectangular as you can
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1/4 onion, chopped
2-3+ cups of fresh spinach, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy in a mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time until beaten in.
- Add all cheeses, spinach and salt and pepper and mix on low speed until just barely incorporated.
- Spoon filling onto pastry on one side, then roll over and pinch ends together.
- Cut roll into ~1″ thick strips and carefully lift onto a greased cookie sheet. Note: I did end up having a lot of filling left over. It is quite tasty when spooned into muffin tins and baked until slightly browned.
- Cook at 350F for about 20 minutes or until edges are nicely golden brown.
- Enjoy!
They’re not quite as triangle-y as Kronk’s, but unlike Yzma I do like his spinach puffs.
What is your favourite Disney movie?
Most definitely Emp New Groove. I LOVE that movie! Izma is awesome, lol.
That’s awesome! But how could you narrow it down to just one favourite Disney movie?! Actually, I think it would have to be Dead Man’s Chest…but New Groove is up there for Disney cartoon faves. 🙂
I’m more of a classic kinda girl, my fave is Cinderella
I am with Melissa – I love Cinderella and Beauty and The Beast is a close second.
Yum! I love the sound of these spinach puffs! Love the idea of basing food off of Disney =D as well.
Too many favorite Disney movies to name a favorite!
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This looks so good! I just read this to my husband and I think we’re going to try to make it this week!
I am loving this idea! I will definitely be trying it! Thanks!
These look so delicious! I want to make them, too … or come over to your house the next time that you do. 😉
Shirley
We watched that movie this week and that’s what made me want to make spinach puffs! Thanks for posting 🙂