Spam Vegetable Strudel
Submitted by Leelee
Savory phyllo strudel filled with Spam, rice, mushrooms, and colorful vegetables seasoned with Dijon mustard and basil. A creative way to dress up canned meat.
YIELD
12 servingsPREP
25 minCOOK
45 minREADY
1 hrsThis unexpected strudel transforms humble Spam into something surprisingly elegant.
Diced Spam mingles with rice, mushrooms, carrots, and red peppers in a savory filling brightened with Dijon mustard and basil, all wrapped in crispy phyllo layers.
Served with soy sauce for dipping, it’s comfort food with a fancy twist.
Kitchen Tips
- Use cooking spray: This keeps the phyllo light and crispy without excess butter
- Drain vegetables thoroughly: Pat them dry after cooking to prevent a soggy strudel
- Score before baking: Diagonal slits allow steam to escape and make slicing easier
- Keep phyllo covered: A damp towel prevents unused sheets from drying out
- Cool slightly before slicing: Let it rest 5 minutes for cleaner cuts
Variations
- Substitute diced ham or cooked chicken for the Spam
- Add frozen peas or corn to the vegetable mixture
- Use brown rice for extra fiber and nutty flavor
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Prepare rice according to package directions.
In small saucepan, combine carrots, red pepper, and orange juice.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain well.
Place in medium bowl. In large skillet, sauté SPAM, mushrooms, and green onion until tender.
Add SPAM mixture, rice, mustard, basil, and pepper to vegetable mixture; stir well.
Place 1 sheet phyllo pastry on a damp towel (keep remaining phyllo covered).
Lightly coat phyllo with cooking spray.
Layer remaining 5 sheets phyllo pastry on first sheet, lightly coating each sheet with cooking spray.
Spoon SPAM mixture lengthwise down center of phyllo stack, leaving a ½ inch border.
Roll phyllo jelly-roll style, starting with long side containing SPAM mixture.
Tuck ends under; place diagonally, seam side down, on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Lightly coat top of pastry with cooking spray and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Make 12 diagonal slits across top of pastry using a sharp knife.
Bake 20 minutes or until golden.
Serve with soy sauce.
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