Spinach Poppers

Light and airy phyllo dough is just perfect for those celebrating their engagement with a Bridal Shower. Delight your guests as they entertain the bride-to-be with these satisfying treats on the table.

Filling:
1 1/4 lb Spinach; fresh, stemmed and washed
1 tblsp Olive oil
3 bunches Scallions, trimmed and chopped (1-1/2 c)
1/4 cup Feta cheese; crumbled
2 tblsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tblsp Dill; fresh, chopped
1 tblsp Lemon juice
2 large Egg whites
Salt & pepper, to taste

Phyllo Pastry:
8 Phyllo dough sheets (14x18")
1 large Egg white
2 tblsp Olive oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Poppy or sesame seeds, or a combination

Filling:
Put spinach with water still clinging to the leaves in a large pot. Cover and cook over medium heat until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain and refresh with cold water. Squeeze the spinach quite dry and chop. In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and saute until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl and stir in spinach, feta, Parmesan, dill and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Beat egg whites lightly with a fork and stir into the spinach mixture.

Set oven rack on the upper level; preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together egg white, oil and salt. Lay one sheet of phyllo on a work surface with a short side toward you. Brush lower half of the sheet with the egg-white mixture. Repeat this step with a second sheet of phyllo and set on top of the first. Spoon one-quarter of the spinach filling along one long edge. Tuck in the side edges and roll up, jelly-roll fashion. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo, egg-white mixture and filling, making 4 rolls in all. Brush tops of the rolls lightly with the egg-mixture and sprinkle with seeds, if desired. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. With a serrated knife, cut each roll diagonally into 9 pieces and serve hot.

The rolls may be prepared, baked and sliced up to 2 days in advance. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until heated through. Makes 36 appetizers.

I could eat these all night! Too bad my friends usually get to them first. Match the party recipe with Bridal Shower theme party supplies to keep the theme flowing.With some ideas like Baby Shower theme party recipe is a perfect match on this kind of recipe.

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A Bridal Shower is the most fun party of all for the girls. Match the invitations with Bridal Shower party supplies to set the party theme. The theme is already established "Bridal” so the invitations will reflect that and maybe even if it is a surprise. Decorate with lots of toile and Bridal things. Make the event more exciting with a Engagement recipe for more awesome food. There are many ways to go with the food. It could be at a restaurant and be a brunch or even afternoon tea with tiny sandwiches. If you decide to have a Sunday Brunch, you could serve bagels, muffins, fruit salad and quiche. For beverages: orange juice, coffee, bloody Mary’s, mimosas, and champagne. For games and activities here are a few: have guests write their recipe for a successful marriage on recipe cards and make a recipe box as a gift to the bride. The clothespin game, the one who ends up with the most clothespins is the winner - they are won each time the guest catches another guest crossing her legs, she takes her pins. And the comment game, someone writes down the comments the bride makes when opening her gifts, these are then read as a story about her wedding night. End with great desserts like cake, cookies and other popular dishes.

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