Spinach and Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
These Spinach Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy spinach and cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a warm, savory bite perfect for parties, snacks, or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Filling
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg, separated
Dough
- 8 oz crescent rolls (1 can)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a cookie sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, softened cream cheese, and the egg yolk. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated to form a creamy spinach-cheese filling.
- Arrange Dough: Open the can of crescent rolls and carefully lay each triangular dough piece flat on the prepared cookie sheet, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon an even amount of the spinach mixture onto the wider end of each crescent triangle. Roll each triangle up tightly starting from the wide end toward the pointed tip, encasing the filling inside.
- Brush with Egg White and Bake: Using a brush, coat the tops of the rolls with the reserved egg white to help them brown nicely. Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let the spinach rolls cool slightly. Serve them warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to thoroughly drain and chop the spinach to avoid soggy rolls.
- You can substitute fresh cooked spinach if preferred; just squeeze out excess moisture before using.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the filling mixture.
- These rolls can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time by a few minutes if baking chilled rolls.
- Serve with marinara or a creamy dip for added taste.
