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Spinach and cheese fatayer with one split in half.
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Cheese and Spinach Fatayer

Easy fatayer feature a savory cheese and spinach filling wrapped in soft bread rolls and baked until golden.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side, Snack
Cuisine: middle eastern
Keyword: easy fatayer, fatayer, fatayer recipe
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 10 frozen dinner rolls thawed according to instructions (e.g., Rhodes brand)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg whisked (for egg wash)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Thaw the frozen dinner rolls according to the package instructions.
    10 frozen dinner rolls
    Dinner rolls on a baking sheet being thawed.
  • In a skillet, sauté the fresh spinach and shallot over medium heat until the spinach is wilted and the shallot is softened. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
    4 cups fresh spinach, 1 small shallot
    Spinach and shallot being sautéed in a skillet.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, wilted spinach and shallot mixture, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
    Fatayer filling being mixed.
  • On a floured surface, take one of the thawed dinner rolls and flatten it down with your hands to make a larger circle.
  • Spoon a portion of the spinach and cheese mixture onto the center of the flattened dinner roll, leaving some space around the edges.
  • Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese over the spinach mixture.
    1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    A dinner roll topped with a spinach and cheese mixture and shredded cheese.
  • Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a triangle shape, pinching the edges to seal the fatayer.
    A raw fatayer triangle.
  • Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining dinner rolls and spinach mixture.
  • Place the assembled fatayer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.
  • Brush the tops of the fatayer with the whisked egg to create an egg wash.
    1 egg
    Fatayer on a baking sheet being brushed with egg wash.
  • Bake the fatayer in the preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    Baked fatayer on a baking sheet.
  • Once baked, remove the fatayer from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1408IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg