Spinach Dip Bites – Cheesy, Buttery, and Irresistible Recipe
These Spinach Dip Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring a creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke filling baked inside buttery crescent dough cups. Golden brown and perfect for parties or snack time, these bite-sized treats combine the savory flavors of spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, and three kinds of cheese for an irresistible snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Total Time: 30-32 minutes
- Yield: 24 bite-sized pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen spinach, chopped and thawed (squeeze dry)
- 6 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ tsp garlic salt with parsley flakes
- Black pepper to taste
Dough
- 1 8 oz can refrigerated seamless crescent dough
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine chopped and thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, softened cream cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Season the mixture with garlic salt and black pepper. Stir all ingredients until the filling is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Prepare the dough cups: Roll out the refrigerated crescent dough on a clean surface into an 8×12-inch rectangle. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 24 even squares. Lightly grease a mini muffin pan, then press each dough square firmly into each well, forming small dough cups to hold the filling.
- Fill and top: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the spinach-artichoke filling into each dough cup. After filling all cups, sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each filled cup to add a cheesy topping.
- Bake: Place the mini muffin pan in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake the bites for 15 to 17 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown and the cheese topping is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bites to cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully lift the bites out of the pan and serve them warm to enjoy the gooey, cheesy texture at its best.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture out of the thawed spinach to prevent soggy dough cups.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, increase the minced garlic slightly or add garlic powder.
- The crescent dough can be substituted with puff pastry for a flakier texture.
- These bites are best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 2 days.
- To make ahead, prepare and fill the dough cups but bake right before serving for optimal freshness.
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