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.
- 3 cups chopped up spinach
- 1/4 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.
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.
- 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!
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?
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Kronk's Spinach Puffs Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped up spinach
- 1/4 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!
The only thing better than The Emperor’s New Groove would be these spinach puffs!
Agreed!