Description
Cheesy Spinach Pinwheels are delightful bite-sized appetizers featuring a creamy spinach and cheese filling rolled inside flaky crescent dough. Perfectly golden and packed with savory flavors, these pinwheels are ideal for parties, snacks, or a cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dough
- 10 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough (1 package)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and set it aside.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy to ensure a silky filling texture.
- Mix Filling Ingredients: Gently fold the finely chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the cream cheese until well combined.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface, forming a rectangle. Press the seams of the dough together firmly to seal and create one continuous sheet.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the spinach-cheese mixture over the entire surface of the dough, ensuring every bite will have filling.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log, being careful to maintain an even roll without squeezing out the filling.
- Slice Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled log into 24 pinwheels approximately ¼ to ½ inch thick. Arrange them spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pinwheels to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This lets the filling set slightly and enhances flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach—just be sure to thaw and squeeze out excess water before chopping.
- For extra flavor, consider adding finely chopped fresh herbs like basil or parsley to the filling.
- Feel free to swap mozzarella with other cheeses such as cheddar or provolone if desired.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure the crescent dough does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
