Get ready to revolutionize your appetizer game with these irresistible Spinach Cheese Crescents Maceon! Imagine biting into a golden, flaky crescent packed with creamy, cheesy spinach that melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more. This recipe is the perfect blend of convenience and gourmet flavor, transforming simple crescent roll dough into a mouthwatering treat that will impress everyone from picky kids to sophisticated food lovers.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 200g spinach, cooked and chopped
- 150g cream cheese
- 100g shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the crescents bake evenly and become golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and chopped spinach, cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended.
- Add salt and pepper to the cheese and spinach mixture to taste. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Open the can of crescent roll dough and carefully unroll it on a clean surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles along the perforated lines.
- Take a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture and place it at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Be careful not to overfill, as this can make rolling difficult.
- Starting from the wide end, gently roll the crescent dough towards the pointed end, enclosing the filling. Make sure to tuck in the sides slightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Place the rolled crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for expansion while baking.
- Once all crescents are rolled and placed on the baking sheet, you can optionally brush the tops with a little melted butter or an egg wash for a shiny finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed up.
- Once baked, remove the crescents from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Spinach Cheese Crescents Maceon warm!
Tips
- Make sure to thoroughly drain and pat dry the cooked spinach to prevent soggy crescents.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or some finely chopped fresh herbs to the cheese mixture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother filling.
- Don't overfill the crescents - a heaping tablespoon is usually perfect to prevent leaking.
- For a golden, glossy finish, brush the tops with an egg wash before baking.
- Let the crescents cool for a few minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking, making them perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 94kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: mg
