TJ's Feta & Spinach Breakfast Braid
Trader Joe'sTJ's Feta & Spinach Breakfast Braid
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 10 ounces Trader Joe's frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Braid
- 1 sheet Trader Joe's puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed dry Trader Joe's frozen chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 1 large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Unroll the thawed Trader Joe's puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. If necessary, gently roll it out slightly to form a rectangle approximately 10x14 inches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Along the two longer sides of the puff pastry, make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart, extending about one-third of the way into the pastry. This will create strips on both sides, leaving a solid strip in the center.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly down the center solid strip of the puff pastry.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Starting from one end, fold the top and bottom edges of the pastry over the filling. Then, alternate folding the cut strips from each side over the filling, overlapping them slightly to create a braided effect. Pinch the ends to seal.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Brush the entire surface of the braided pastry with the beaten egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Feta & Spinach Breakfast Braid
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 10 ounces Trader Joe's frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Braid
- 1 sheet Trader Joe's puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed dry Trader Joe's frozen chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 1 large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Unroll the thawed Trader Joe's puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. If necessary, gently roll it out slightly to form a rectangle approximately 10x14 inches.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Along the two longer sides of the puff pastry, make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart, extending about one-third of the way into the pastry. This will create strips on both sides, leaving a solid strip in the center.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly down the center solid strip of the puff pastry.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Starting from one end, fold the top and bottom edges of the pastry over the filling. Then, alternate folding the cut strips from each side over the filling, overlapping them slightly to create a braided effect. Pinch the ends to seal.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Brush the entire surface of the braided pastry with the beaten egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400