Creamy spinach & cheese pie: FESTIVE edition Serves 8INGREDIENTS1 packet (150g) McCain Creamed Spinach2 tsp garlic flakes1 pack (200g) bacon, diced2 rolls store-bought puff pastry, defrosted cup grated cheddar cheeseServing suggestion:Sweet chili sauce METHOD1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and grease the paper.2. Pour the McCain Creamed Spinach and garlic flakes into a microwave safe bowl. Cover the bowl and heat for 3 minutes while stirring halfway. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.3. In a lightly oiled pan over a medium heat, cook the bacon until just brown and crispy. Allow to cool.4. Place the two sheets of pastry on top of one another, pastry plastic in between. Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the pastry sheets into a large triangle with a square trunk at the bottom to create the shape of a Christmas tree. 5. Place one sheet of the cut puff pastry on the baking tray. Spread the cooled creamed spinach on the puff pastry and top with a layer of grated cheese and the cooked bacon.6. Place the second puff pastry sheet over the filling. Slice slits on either side of the centre trunk of the tree, with even spacing between each slit (about 2cm), making sure that the centre is kept intact. *Chefs tip: Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from the pastry off-cuts, bake alongside the Christmas tree and use as extra garnish or as an extra snack!7. Twist the pastry strips at the bottom of the Christmas tree thrice, gently pressing the ends onto the baking tray. Twist the centre strips twice and the top few strips, once. 8. Bake the Christmas tree for about 25 minutes until golden and crispy. *Chefs Tip: For a shiny finish, brush the pastry lightly with egg wash before baking. 9. Serve alongside a sweet chilli dipping sauce and ENJOY!Planning to try this?If yes, please share your pictures with us on the Foodies Of SA Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/301933683643677/
