Description
Savory Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring flaky crescent dough filled with a flavorful blend of spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. These golden-baked rolls are perfect for party snacks or as a savory side dish, offering a warm and cheesy bite that pleases any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well-drained)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, the lightly beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and evenly distributed.
- Shape Rolls: Unroll the crescent dough and divide it into 8 triangles. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the spinach and cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Carefully roll the dough from the wide end to the narrow end, tucking in any escaping filling to seal the rolls.
- Arrange and Brush: Place each stuffed crescent roll on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops evenly with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. These rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven as a tasty appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- These crescent rolls make a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal or party.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to assemble, saving prep time on the day of baking.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
- For added crispiness, brush the tops with an additional layer of melted butter halfway through baking.
