Description
Spinach Crescent Rolls are a delightful appetizer that combines flaky, golden pastry with a creamy spinach and cheese filling. Bursting with flavor from fresh spinach, gooey mozzarella, and a hint of garlic, these rolls are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a quick snack during movie nights. Easy to prepare, they make an elegant addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté the fresh spinach in olive oil until wilted, about 2 minutes; set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mozzarella, sautéed spinach, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Roll out the crescent dough triangles on the prepared baking sheet and place two tablespoons of filling at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle from wide to pointy end and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (42g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in feta cheese or sun-dried tomatoes into the filling. Brush the rolls with melted butter before baking for an extra crispy finish.