Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Ingredient Highlights
- Crescent Roll Dough: The crescent rolls provide a golden, flaky exterior, which crisps up perfectly during baking, creating a delicious contrast with the creamy filling.
- Spinach: Spinach adds a fresh, earthy flavor to the dip, making it a perfect filling for the bites. It’s also rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: These two ingredients contribute to the rich, smooth, and tangy texture of the dip, giving it that classic spinach dip taste.
- Cheeses: Parmesan and mozzarella cheese add a wonderful depth of flavor and melt beautifully inside the crescent rolls.
- Seasoning: Garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper combine to bring out the best flavors in the spinach and cheese mixture.
Instructions
Prepare the Filling for Spinach Dip Crescent Bites
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Spinach: If using frozen spinach, thaw the package and squeeze out all excess moisture. This step is important to avoid a soggy filling.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Stir in the minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Finally, add the spinach and mix until well combined.
Assemble the Spinach Dip Crescent Bites
- Unroll the Crescent Dough: Open the cans of crescent roll dough and unroll them onto a flat surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles.
- Add the Filling: Spoon a generous amount of the spinach dip mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
- Roll Up the Bites: Starting from the wide end, gently roll up each triangle, enclosing the spinach dip mixture inside the dough. Pinch the edges to seal the rolls tightly.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the rolled-up crescent dough bites on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
Bake the Spinach Dip Crescent Bites
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove the bites from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve: Arrange the spinach dip crescent bites on a serving platter and garnish with a little fresh parsley, if desired, for a pop of color.
- Enjoy: Serve these delicious bites warm and watch them disappear as everyone enjoys their creamy, savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 4g