“I hadn’t had these in yearsss, and boy did the taste bring me back. So happy to have found this recipe again!”
These savory stuffed crescents are a delightful appetizer or snack, combining the tangy flavors of feta and mozzarella with fresh spinach and olives, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated Crescent Rolls | 2 cans (8 oz each) |
| Feta Cheese Crumbles | 4 oz |
| Shredded Mozzarella Cheese | 4 oz |
| Fresh or Frozen Spinach | 3 oz |
| Diced Black Olives | 2 oz |
| Egg White | 1 (beaten) |
| Red Pepper Flakes | 1/4 tsp |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- If using fresh spinach, chop it. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, diced black olives, feta cheese crumbles, shredded mozzarella cheese, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss the ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Set the bowl aside.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the crescent roll package.
- Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Stuff and Roll:
- Using a spoon, place small mounds of the spinach mixture onto the wide end of each dough triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end towards the pointed end, creating crescent shapes.
- Egg Wash and Bake:
- Place the stuffed crescents onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Lightly brush each crescent with the beaten egg white.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the baked crescents from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm.
