Spinach Artichoke Dip Bites Recipe
These Spinach Dip Bites are a cheesy, buttery appetizer featuring a creamy spinach and artichoke filling baked inside flaky crescent dough cups. Perfectly golden and packed with flavor, these bite-sized treats are ideal for parties, game days, or any gathering where crowd-pleasing finger foods are needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Filling
- 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 the chopped thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, softened cream cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Season the mixture with garlic salt and black pepper. Stir everything together until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the dough cups: Roll out the crescent dough into an 8×12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. 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 the wells, creating small cups.
- Fill and top: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the prepared spinach and artichoke filling into each dough cup. Evenly sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the filled cups.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the mini muffin pan in the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bites to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Carefully lift the bites out of the pan and serve warm to enjoy the gooey, cheesy filling at its best.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze the thawed spinach well to remove excess moisture to prevent soggy bites.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or cheddar for varied flavor.
- These bites are best served warm but can be reheated briefly in the oven for leftovers.
- You can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before assembling.
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