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    Published: Feb 15, 2021 · Modified: Sep 20, 2023 by Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Kronk’s Spinach Puffs

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    Made famous by Kronk in the Emperor’s New Groove, these is Kronk’s Spinach Puff recipe. They are good enough to make you forget about poisoning Kuzko.

    I saw the Emperor’s New Groove in the theater. I was ten years old and went with my friend Amanda. I remember laughing like crazy and thinking it was one of the best movies that I had ever seen. Now as an almost 31 year old, my feelings haven’t really changed. Of course one of the best parts of the movie is when Kronk is terrified that something terrible has happened to his spinach puffs. Here is my attempt to recreate Kronk’s iconic dish.

    What do you need for Kronk’s spinach puffs recipe?

    Not a lot! Kronk would be impressed.

    1. 3 cups chopped up spinach
    2. ¼ cup gruyere cheese (you can add a bit more if you’d like)
    3. 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
    4. 3 green onion sprigs
    5. Puff pastry; for gluten free puff pastry I used Schar Gluten Free Puff Pastry. You can just use regular puff pastry if you don’t need to eat gluten free.

    How do you make them?

    It is so easy to make! Quick enough that you can remember to use the poison. The poison for Kuzco, the poison chosen especially to kill Kuzco, Kuzco’s poison.

    1. Heat your oven to the number indicated by the puff pastry you use. Schar’s is 400°F
    2. Place some olive oil in a frying pain and allow it to heat up for a few minutes.
    3. Add the chopped spinach and green onion to the pan. Add some salt and pepper. The salt will allow the spinach to release its water. It shouldn’t be in the pan for long, a few minutes at most. Add it to a bowl along with the cheese and egg yolk. Mix together.
    4. Cut the puff pastry into circles and top them with the filling down the middle. Take the egg and beat it. Using a pastry brush, brush the sides of the pastry with an egg wash. Pinch the sides together where you brushed it and then fold them over to make sure they don’t burst open. Then brush the puffs all over with the egg wash. Place in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove and serve!
    Ingredients for Kronk’s Spinach Puffs Recipe
    Once you have fried your spinach and green onions, add them into a bowl with ¼ cup gruyere and 1 egg yolk
    Cut the puff pastry into circles and place a bit of the spinach mixture on it. Brush the edges with an egg wash.
    Pinch the edges together where the egg wash is and then fold it over again to prevent them from breaking open.

    Why should you make Kronk’s Spinach Puffs Recipe?

    It is super fun for kids (ahem and adults) to recreate food from their favorite things. Plus, this is such an easy one, so really, why not give it a try?

    Looking for something similar?

    Spinach Soup click here
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    Kronk's Spinach Puffs Recipe

    Kronk's Spinach Puffs Recipe

    Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman
    This recipe inspired by Kronk's Spinach Puffs Recipe from the Emperors New Groove is a fun, easy, and delicious treat! Make them today.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 4 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 231 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups chopped up spinach
    • ¼ cup gruyere cheese you can add a bit more if you'd like
    • 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
    • 3 green onion sprigs
    • Puff pastry; for gluten free puff pastry I used Schar Gluten Free Puff Pastry. You can just use regular puff pastry if you don't need to eat gluten free.

    Instructions
     

    • Heat your oven to the number indicated by the puff pastry you use. Schar's is 400°F
    • Place some olive oil in a frying pain and allow it to heat up for a few minutes.
    • Add the chopped spinach and green onion to the pan. Add some salt and pepper. The salt will allow the spinach to release its water. It shouldn't be in the pan for long, a few minutes at most. Add it to a bowl along with the cheese and egg yolk. Mix together.
    • Cut the puff pastry into circles and top them with the filling down the middle. Take the egg and beat it. Using a pastry brush, brush the sides of the pastry with an egg wash. Pinch the sides together where you brushed it and then fold them over to make sure they don't burst open. Then brush the puffs all over with the egg wash. Place in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 9349IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 473mgIron: 4mg
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    About Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman

    Hi! My name is Laura. In 2010, I discovered that due to health reasons I could no longer eat gluten. As a major foodie, I have spent the past 11 years working on making all of my favorite dishes gluten free without compromising on flavors, textures, and overall taste! Sift is where I share those recipes with you. Let's dive in!

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    1. Dianna Wilson says

      February 15, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      The only thing better than The Emperor’s New Groove would be these spinach puffs!

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      • siftrva says

        February 15, 2021 at 5:20 pm

        Agreed!

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