Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
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4.4
Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
Description
The Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree features crescent roll dough formed into a triangular tree shape and filled with a creamy blend of sautéed red bell peppers, garlic, and wilted spinach mixed with softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Cooking the vegetables first softens them and melds the flavors before combining with the dairy for a smooth filling. Baking the tree allows the dough to become golden and flaky while the filling inside stays warm and creamy.
The balanced savory notes from the red pepper and sharp Parmesan complement the mild cream cheese and tender spinach, creating a rich but not overwhelming dip within a flaky, buttery crust. This presentation makes it ideal for holiday gatherings as a shareable finger food.
Because the recipe involves working with refrigerated crescent dough and making the filling ahead of time, it offers convenience and visual appeal. It can be served warm and sliced to show the filling, making it inviting and festive for guests.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup spinach chopped, fresh
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces crescent roll dough 1 can, refrigerated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and it set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the red bell pepper and garlic in the butter for 3 minutes. Add the spinach to the pan and cook, stirring, until just wilted.
- Add the cream cheese and sour cream to the pan and cook until melted, stirring frequently. Add the Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt, and continue cooking until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into a large rectangle on the parchment paper. Press seams together to seal them. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into a large triangle tree shape. Take the two outside triangles you cut off and press dough together down the center to form a second matching triangle. Spread the spinach dip evenly over one of the triangles. Top with the second triangle of crescent dough.
- Cut 1-inch strips into the tree from the sides towards the center, leaving a strip of dough in the center uncut. Carefully twist each strip several times.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 898IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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