Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spinach Artichoke Bites featuring a creamy spinach and artichoke filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect as a savory finger food appetizer, these bites are baked to golden perfection and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Spinach Artichoke Filling
- 2 cups frozen spinach, chopped and thawed
- 6 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅜ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (half of ¾ cup)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- Black pepper, to taste
Crescent Dough
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated seamless crescent dough
- Remaining ⅜ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the bites.
- Prepare the spinach artichoke mixture: In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese. Blend in the softened cream cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Season the mixture with garlic salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Prepare the dough: Using a rolling pin, lay out the crescent dough on a clean cutting board and gently stretch it into an 8×12 inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares to yield 24 squares total.
- Form the bites: Lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Place one dough square into each muffin slot and gently press down to create an indent without fully molding it to the cup sides.
- Fill the bites: Spoon approximately one teaspoon of the spinach artichoke mixture into each dough square, gently pressing it down so the filling molds well inside during baking. Then sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops of each filled cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let the bites cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes to set before carefully removing. Serve warm and enjoy these flavorful finger food appetizers!
Notes
- Spinach artichoke bites are encased in a flaky crescent cup for a favorite finger food appetizer, ready in 20 minutes and always a hit.
- You can prepare the filling mixture in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble for quicker prep.
- Use fresh garlic if preferred instead of minced garlic for a stronger flavor.
- For a crispier crust, lightly brush the dough squares with olive oil before baking.
- These bites pair well with a side of marinara sauce or ranch dip for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 72 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 202 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
