Spinach and Prosciutto en Croute Recipe

Name: Spinach and Prosciutto en Croute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese; 1 lb. frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1/2 lb. coarsely grated Swiss cheese; 1/4 lb. prosciutto, thinly sliced; 1 cup ripe black olives, sliced; 1 tbsp. cold water

Servings: persons

1
Mix together the oil, garlic, black pepper, and Parmesan.
2
Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
3
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured board to form a rectangle 12x20-inches.
4
(Pinch any seams together so that you essentially have one large piece of dough.)
5
Chill for 30 minutes.
6
Squeeze the spinach of all its liquid.
7
Spread the spinach down the center of the length of the dough forming a layer 4 inches wide and extending to within 1-inch of either end.
8
Cover the spinach with half of the Swiss cheese.
9
Blanket the cheese with even layers of prosciutto.
10
Spoon the marinade over the ham.
11
Sprinkle the remainder of the Swiss cheese over the prosciutto.
12
Top everything with black olives.
13
Fold the dough like a turnover, overlapping the sides.
14
Crimp the ends together firmly to seal.
15
Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
16
Beat the egg and water together.
17
Brush the pastry with the egg wash.
18
This gives the loaf a golden glaze when baked.
19
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 30 minutes.
20
Transfer to a platter, cut into 1-1/2-inch wide slices, and serve immediately.

323

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Prosciutto en Croute falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach and Prosciutto en Croute

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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