Description
Cheesy spinach and artichoke pinwheels deliver a creamy, herbal sensation that elevates party appetizers. Elegant spirals packed with Mediterranean flavors and gooey cheese promise a delightful bite you’ll crave at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8-ounce) tubes crescent rolls
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, ensuring an even heating environment for the pinwheels.
- Prepare a pie plate with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking and promote easy serving.
- Craft the creamy filling by blending artichoke hearts, spinach, sour cream, and mayonnaise into a smooth, harmonious mixture.
- Incorporate garlic and onion powders to enhance the flavor profile, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, creating a rich and tangy base for the pinwheels.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough, gently pressing together the perforations to form a seamless rectangular canvas.
- Spread the artichoke-spinach mixture evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Tightly roll the dough from the shorter side, ensuring a compact and secure cylinder.
- Slice the rolled dough into eight uniform pinwheels, revealing the spiraled filling within.
- Arrange the pinwheels cut-side down in the prepared pie plate, allowing them to nestle close together.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg, creating a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a beautiful bronzed exterior.
- Once golden brown, remove from the oven and let rest briefly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous touch.
- Serve immediately while warm and at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Prep this appetizer ahead of time by assembling the pinwheels and refrigerating until ready to bake, saving you precious party prep time.
- Seal crescent roll seams carefully to prevent filling from leaking during baking, ensuring a neat and professional-looking result.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like adding sharp cheddar or creamy goat cheese to customize the flavor profile.
- Use fresh spinach and artichoke hearts for maximum flavor and texture, avoiding canned or frozen ingredients when possible.
- Serve these pinwheels warm for the best taste and most appealing melted cheese texture, making them perfect for immediate enjoyment.
- Check pinwheels around 18 minutes to prevent over-browning, as oven temperatures can vary slightly between different kitchen appliances.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg