Description
Spinach and artichoke pinwheels deliver creamy, herbal goodness in bite-sized appetizers perfect for gatherings. Cheese, herbs, and crisp pastry create an irresistible blend of flavors you’ll crave at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tubes (8 oz) crescent rolls
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Filling Creation: Blend chopped artichoke hearts and spinach in a mixing bowl. Incorporate sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth, then mix in garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper. Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses to create a rich, creamy filling.
- Dough Preparation: Unroll crescent roll dough on a clean surface, pressing seams together to form a uniform rectangular base. Spread the artichoke-spinach mixture evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Rolling and Cutting: Roll the dough tightly from the shorter side to form a compact log. Slice the roll into eight equal pinwheels using a sharp knife.
- Baking: Arrange pinwheels cut-side down in the prepared baking dish. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes until achieving a rich, amber-brown color and ensuring complete dough cooking.
- Serving: Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prevent Dough Sticking: Lightly spray baking dish or use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Cheese Mixing Tip: Shred cheeses freshly for optimal melting and richer flavor profile.
- Seam Sealing Technique: Press crescent roll dough edges firmly to create a smooth, unified surface for even filling distribution.
- Temperature Check: Use instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety, ensuring dough is thoroughly baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg