Spinach Artichoke Crescent Rolls

One of the first things Jim made for me back in the day was Spinach Artichoke Dip. Boy, do I love that stuff. I really never needed anything to dip into it, I could spoon it right from the bowl directly into my mouth. It was very popular in the ‘90s and around the turn-of-the-century (don’t you just love saying “turn of the century?”), and often shows up in non-dip forms such as main dishes and quiches. Dips, as you are aware (as well as the above mentioned main dishes and quiches), are not very portable, so I decided that I was going to find a way to make my favorite dip portable.

Enter that ubiquitous convenience food, the crescent roll, gifted to us by the Pillsbury Company back in the 1960’s. Good on its own, the crescent roll also acts as a nice vehicle to transport both sweet and savory goodness from the pan right into our mouths without the need for dinnerware or cutlery. After a bit of experimentation, I managed to create a dip sturdy enough to hold its own in a crescent roll, yet creamy enough to be melt-in-your mouth good.

Wonderful on their own, these pair nicely with soups, stews, and salads.  Delight your friends and family this holiday season with these delicious rolls.

Spinach Artichoke Crescent Rolls

1 8-oz. pkg. Crescent rolls

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise

1/3 cup minced Melissa’s artichoke hearts

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 scallions, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh chopped spinach

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with PAM, or line with a Silpat or parchment paper; set aside.

Unroll the crescent rolls and separate each triangle. In a medium mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together remaining ingredients until well blended. Divide mixture among crescent rolls, spreading nearly to edges.

Roll up crescents, starting from widest end. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm.

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This Spinach Cheesy Bread, though less than portable, is always a family favorite.

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