CHEESE AND SPINACH ROULADE

Cheese and Spinach Roulade image

Provided by Patti599

Time 1h8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach
1 cup feta cheese
3/4 cup cottage cheese
4 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dill, dried
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 slices bread, toasted and cubed

Steps:

To make the Jellyroll:.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare a jellyroll pan by spraying it with nonstick spray, then putting a piece of wax or parchment paper in it.
Thaw the spinach, then wring most of the water out. In a food processor or blender, whirl the Feta, cottage cheese, and egg yolks. Add the spinach and mix for a few seconds. Add the seasonings.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold in the spinach mixture. Pour into the pan and bake 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned.
After it is out of the oven, turn the pan over onto a lightly floured dishtowel. pull the paper off the back, the gently roll it into a tube and let cool on a rack.
To make the Filling:.
Mix mozzarella, onion, garlic and seasonings.
Spread filling on spinach roll, then sprinkle with bread cubes. Reroll and bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 295, Sodium 1433.9, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 33.3