Bacon Spinach Swirls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Beat egg and water and set aside.
3. 3
   Mix shredded cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Unfold pastry sheet onto lightly floured surface (That is important and it will stick, if it's not lightly floured!).
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   I use a sheet of wax paper on the counter for easy clean up and to roll up it up (you will see what I mean further down in the directions).
7. 7
   Brush pastry with egg mixture.
8. 8
   Sprinkle cheese mix on pastry.
9. 9
   Sprinkle Bacon on top of cheese mix.
10. 10
    Sprinkle spinach on top of bacon.
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    (I tear up tiny pieces with my fingers)
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    Roll up pastry, jelly roll style.
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    I use the wax paper to roll it up, and twist up the ends so it looks like a package.
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    Put pastry roll in freezer for at least 15 minutes to firm up just a bit.
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    Remove from freezer and slice.
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    I like mine thinner so I go just under 1/2 inch.
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    If anything falls out of the slice, when you place it on your baking sheet just stuff it back in the swirl.
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    Place swirls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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    (This helps with clean up, and makes the bottoms crisp up nicely).
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    Brush top of swirls with egg mixture.
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    Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
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    Best when served warm but still tasty when served after they have cooled.
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    TIPS: can use turkey bacon, or omit bacon for a meat free option.
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    Also can add diced pimentos for contrasting color.