Looking for a crowd pleasing appetizer idea for your next party? Try the Best Spinach Appetizer Recipe | Mom’s Spinach Crescents. It’s a 20+ year old easy family recipe! May contain commissioned links.
Best Spinach Appetizer Recipe | Mom’s Spinach Crescents
I don’t often use the word “Best” in any of my posts. It’s a word saved for special occasions. And this is definitely one.
The Best Spinach Appetizer Recipe is a 20+ year family recipe that has been passed down, loved on, eaten and requested more times than my belly can remember. My Mom’s Spinach Crescents is one of the most beloved recipes of my childhood. And now as a parent myself, I can appreciate a family recipe like this one. Plus, any chance I can get my kids to willingly eat veggies, I know I have a winner.
So here it is in all of it’s cheesy, delicious, vegetarian glory, Mom’s Spinach Crescent Rolls.
So, no joke. This recipe is da-bomb. And seriously it is the best spinach appetizer I have eaten to date.
The secret is in the mix. This easy Spinach Appetizer is the perfect crowd pleaser dish. It with only a few ingredients, you’ll have your guests eating them all up in no time! And I love that it’s also vegetarian friendly. My mom has been a vegetarian for years, but this appetizer doesn’t have me missing the meat.
Ingredients:
- (1) 10 oz. package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well.
- 1/2 lb. of Velveeta cheese
- 1 TSP. fresh chopped garlic
- 1/4 C of Italian Breadcrumbs
- (2) 8 oz. cans of Crescent Rolls (we use Pillsbury)
- Cooking Spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In large saucepan, spray inside with cooking spray (including the sides). Melt Velveeta cheese and garlic over low heat until smooth. Stir in spinach until mixed well. Add breadcrumbs and stir until well-blended. Remove from heat.
3. Open 1 can of crescents rolls, separate the triangles. (I put the can in the freezer for a few minutes for a firmer dough). Using a butter knife, cut each triangle length-wise in half.
4. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the spinach mixture on the widest part of a crescent triangle. Roll up.
5. Repeat for all dough triangles, including 2nd can of crescent rolls.
6. Place spinach crescents on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
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Best Spinach Appetizer Recipe | Mom's Spinach Crescents
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz. package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well.
- 1/2 lb. of Velveeta cheese
- 1 TSP. fresh chopped garlic
- 1/4 C of Italian Breadcrumbs
- 2 8 oz. cans of Crescent Rolls (we use Pillsbury)
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In large saucepan, spray inside with cooking spray (including the sides).
- Melt Velveeta cheese and garlic over low heat until smooth.
- Stir in spinach until mixed well. Add breadcrumbs and stir until well-blended. Remove from heat.
- Open 1 can of crescents rolls, separate the triangles. (I put the can in the freezer for a few minutes for a firmer dough). Using a butter knife, cut each triangle length-wise in half.
- Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the spinach mixture on the widest part of a crescent triangle. Roll up.
- Repeat for all dough triangles, including 2nd can of crescent rolls.
- Place spinach crescents on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
I won’t lie. I normally double the batch because these little bites go do quickly! And with a 2 year old and picky 6 year old also gobbling these things down, I have no problems making this dish for every party. My kids willingly eating veggies? Win-Win! It’s no wonder it’s such a hit at our family get-togethers. I love this appetizer for summer time, especially with all of the fun cookouts! The bright green spinach makes a great addition to your family BBQ. Want to change it up? You could also add some fresh bacon bits in there for a crunch. But I really think you’ll love the non-meat version too.
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Hope you guys love a part of our family tradition, now passed down to you! Let me know if you make and try our family recipe! I’d love to know if it was a hit for your family too!
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those sound amazing. I think it is an awesome way to sneak that spinach in there, too 🙂
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
How delicious is that?! I love a simple dish like this that’s delicious and fancy-looking! 😉
Rosie says
these look and sound soo good! I haven’t had Velveeta in a long time, I tend to eat it before I can make a dinner with it! This is a good one, I can see why it has earned your rare “best” both ’cause it’s mom’s and also ’cause it is yummy!
vickie Couturier says
those are some really good reciepes
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
You had me at Velveeta. These look amazing delish and easy to take to a picnic.
lissa crane says
These look amazing! Any time I can “sneak” in some extra veggies for my kiddo’s and for myself it’s a good thing! I buy these as frozen from time to time, but to make it fresh will taste so much better!
Tammy Woodall says
All of these recipes are great. I think I want to try Mom’s Spinach Crescents first. The look so good.
Amber Ludwig says
Yum!! I’m a lover of all things Greek and this is totally an easy version of spanikopita!! Can’t wait to give it a try!! Sounds delicious!
Meagan says
My mouth is watering! These would make the perfect summertime dish! Going to have to make this for our next outdoor party!
Kecia says
Ohh, these spinach crescents sounds delicious! I don’t eat spinach much, but I love it mixed in with recipes. Added with the Velveeta, it sounds really good.
Liz Mays says
Gosh do I love spinach. I need to try these out, they’d be a huge hit.
Maralea says
These all look amazingly good!
Pam says
These look and sound delicious! I love spinach and bread together. I don’t know why it’s such a perfect combo.
Terry says
What a great appetizer. I need to try making this when I have my family coming over.
Felicia says
What a delicious recipe! It looks so simple and yummy!
Marcie W. says
Oooo, these sound ultra nom! My kids do not mind eating spinach, but I bet they will enjoy it even more when cheese and crescent rolls are involved.
Linda Manns says
I cannot wait to try these spinach appetizers. They look so good and easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing
Jamie Houck-Bell says
Omg I’m sooooooooo happy you finally posted this recipe!!! I’ve been DYING FOR IT! 🙂
This is one of my fav appetizers you make!!!
Theresa says
My husband and I love spinach, so I know we would LOVE this recipe! It sounds pretty simple to make too!
Penelope says
These all look good. I am sure this would be a big hit at a party.