Description
Cheesy spinach dip bites offer a delightful appetizer packed with creamy spinach and rich cheese flavors. Guests will savor these crispy, golden-brown morsels that promise a perfect blend of comfort and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz/227 g) can refrigerated seamless crescent dough
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz (170 g) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups (473 ml) frozen spinach, chopped and thawed
- ¾ cup (85 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 2 tbsps (30 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a mini muffin tin with cooking spray for optimal non-stick performance.
- Mixture Creation: Combine spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, Parmesan, cream cheese, and half the mozzarella in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients until smooth and well-integrated. Season with garlic salt and black pepper to elevate flavor profile.
- Dough Manipulation: Roll out crescent dough into an 8×12 inch rectangle, then slice into 24 precise 2-inch squares, transforming the dough into perfect bite-sized vessels.
- Filling Assembly: Gently press each dough square into muffin slots, creating delicate cups. Carefully spoon spinach mixture into each dough pocket, ensuring even distribution.
- Cheese Finalization: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over the filled bites, adding a luxurious cheesy topping that promises golden, melted perfection.
- Baking Process: Transfer muffin tin to preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes until edges turn a beautiful golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Serving Preparation: Allow bites to rest in the tin for 5-10 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Softened cream cheese blends smoother and faster, creating a more uniform filling with zero lumps.
- Dough Handling Hack: Stretch crescent dough gently to prevent tearing and ensure even, thin coverage in muffin cups.
- Cheese Distribution Tip: Reserve half the mozzarella for topping to achieve a golden, melty cheese crust that looks restaurant-quality.
- Cooling Crucial: Letting bites rest in the tin prevents crumbling and helps them maintain structural integrity when transferring to a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg