Description
Deliciously cheesy and savory Spinach Artichoke Bites featuring a creamy spinach and artichoke filling baked inside flaky crescent dough cups. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or finger food for any occasion, ready in just 20 minutes.
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
Dough
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated seamless crescent dough
- Additional ⅜ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (remaining half of ¾ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together the thawed chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, and grated 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. Set aside.
- Prepare Dough Squares: On a cutting board, roll out the crescent dough into an 8×12 inch rectangle using a rolling pin, lightly stretching it to fit. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares, yielding about 24 squares total.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Place one dough square into each muffin slot, gently pressing down to create an indent without molding fully to the cup.
- Spoon the Filling: Spoon about one teaspoon of the spinach and artichoke mixture onto each dough square in the muffin tin. Gently press the filling in to ensure it settles well.
- Add Topping Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each filled dough cup.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes to set and make removal easier. Serve warm and enjoy these delicious finger foods!
Notes
- These bites are best served warm as a party appetizer or snack.
- If fresh spinach is preferred, sauté about 3 cups of fresh spinach until wilted, then squeeze out excess moisture before using.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
- Adjust garlic salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Use a mini muffin tin to get perfectly sized bite-sized appetizers.
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
