Spanakopita Crescents
Golden, flaky, and packed with Mediterranean flair, Spanakopita Crescents are a modern twist on the beloved Greek classic. These irresistible appetizers combine creamy feta, softened cream cheese, wilted spinach, and a fragrant blend of garlic, dill, and green onions, all enveloped in buttery crescent roll dough. Perfectly portioned and baked to golden perfection, these handheld bites are ideal for parties, brunches, or family gatherings. Ready in under 40 minutes, they make an impressive yet easy-to-make dish that’s bursting with flavor. Serve them warm for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 packages crescent roll dough (refrigerated)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and wilt the spinach, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a colander. Press out as much excess liquid as possible, then chop the spinach finely.
In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped spinach, feta cheese, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, fresh dill, green onions, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangular pieces as per the package instructions.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach-feta filling onto the wider end of each triangle of dough.
Gently roll up the dough, starting from the wider end and rolling towards the tip. Tuck in the sides as you roll to secure the filling. Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
If desired, brush the tops of the crescents with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.8 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.0 g | 530% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 7973 mg | 347% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.5 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.5 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1420 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
