Best Spanakopita Crescents Recipes

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EASY SPANAKOPITA APPETIZERS



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I love having appetizers on hand in the freezer, especially when the holiday season is fast approaching. This easy spanakopita recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Everyone loves them, they're easy to prep and they bake up in about 20 minutes. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
15 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Optional: Tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with 2 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Arrange 3/4 cup spinach mixture in a narrow row along the long end of phyllo to within 1 in. of edges. Fold bottom edge of phyllo over filling, then roll up. Brush end of phyllo dough with butter and press to seal. Repeat 4 times with phyllo sheets, butter and the spinach mixture. Place rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan, seam side down., Cut rolls diagonally into 2-in. pieces (do not separate). Brush tops with remaining butter. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. If desired, serve with tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and dill sprigs. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked rolls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 375° oven until heated through and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPANAKOPITA CRESCENTS



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These are so yummy and so amazingly easy to prepare. They are very similar to those delicious Greek Spinach and Feta pies. They are always a hit at my parties!

Provided by kelycarter_

Categories     Breads

Time 42m

Yield 48 crescents

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 (400 g) package frozen chopped spinach, drained
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (Pillsbury)

Steps:

  • Dice Onion into small pieces.
  • Place Onion and Chicken Stock in a saute pan and cook on medium until Onions become translucent.
  • Add Dill and Spinach, continue to cook until all liquid is evaporated.
  • Remove Spinach and Onion mixture from heat and allow to cool.
  • Once cooled, stir in Feta Cheese into filling mixture.
  • Open packages of Crescent Rolls and unroll onto cutting board.
  • Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut each Crescent into 2
  • Place 1 tsp of the filling at the widest end of the Crescent and roll up dough "jelly roll style" around filling.
  • Place Cresents 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 425 for 12 - 14 minutes until golden brown.
  • *filling may be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
  • ** Cresents may be baked earlier in the day and then reheated before serving.

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