Description
Irresistible cheesy spinach and artichoke pinwheels bring Mediterranean flavors to your appetizer spread. Creamy cheese, tender spinach, and artichoke hearts roll into golden pastry spirals that promise delightful bites for party guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) tubes crescent rolls
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Activate the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the pinwheels.
- Filling Creation: Merge artichoke hearts, spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, mozzarella, and Parmesan into a velvety, flavor-packed mixture.
- Dough Transformation: Unfurl crescent roll dough, seamlessly pressing perforations to form a unified rectangular surface, then generously spread the artichoke-spinach mixture across the dough, maintaining a small peripheral margin.
- Rolling Technique: Meticulously roll the dough from the shorter side, constructing a tight, compact cylinder that encapsulates the rich filling.
- Pinwheel Formation: Slice the rolled dough into eight consistent pinwheels, strategically positioning them cut-side down in an oiled pie plate, allowing them to nestle closely together.
- Finishing Touches: Delicately brush the pinwheel surfaces with beaten egg, ensuring a lustrous, golden exterior.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until achieving a bronzed, appetizing appearance.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm, showcasing the pinwheels at their most delectable moment.
Notes
- Seal Seams Carefully: Press crescent roll perforations completely to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Slice Precisely: Use a sharp knife and gentle sawing motion to create clean, even pinwheel cuts without squishing the roll.
- Temperature Matters: Let pinwheels rest 5 minutes after baking to set filling and prevent burning your mouth.
- Cheese Selection Tip: Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and more intense flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 569 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg