Festive Florentine Crescents
Festive Florentine Crescents are flaky, golden pastries filled with spinach, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and bread crumbs, perfect for holidays, parties, or elegant snacks.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix together spinach, Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and crumbled bacon in a saucepan.
- Stir over low heat until cheese is melted and mixture is combined.
- Unroll the refrigerated Crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles.
- Cut each triangle in half lengthwise to form 32 triangles.
- Spread a rounded teaspoonful of spinach mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle starting at the wide end to form a crescent shape.
- Place the crescents on a greased cookie sheet.
- Brush the dough with beaten egg, if desired.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips & Substitutions
To enhance the flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or fresh herbs like dill or parsley to the spinach mixture. If you don't have cheddar cheese, a blend of mozzarella and cream cheese works well for a creamier texture. For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add diced mushrooms or olives for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These Festive Florentine Crescents make a delightful appetizer or snack. Pair them with a light Layer Lettuce Salad for a refreshing contrast, or serve alongside Harlequin Baked Beans for a hearty meal. They also work well as a finger food at parties or holiday gatherings, appealing to both adults and kids.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover crescents in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through and crisp. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the dough soggy.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Festive Florentine Crescents contains roughly 156 calories, with 6g protein, 21g carbohydrates, and 5g fat. It is a good source of protein (13% of the Daily Value) and calcium (10% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare the spinach mixture ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the spinach mixture a day in advance. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. When you're ready to make the crescents, simply reheat the mixture on low heat until warmed through before assembling the dough.
What can I use instead of refrigerated crescent rolls?
If you can't find refrigerated crescent rolls, you can use puff pastry sheets or biscuit dough as a substitute. Just roll them out and cut into triangles to form the crescents. Keep in mind that puff pastry will yield a flakier texture.
How can I make these crescents healthier?
To make these crescents healthier, consider using whole wheat crescent rolls and reducing the amount of cheese. You can also add more vegetables like finely chopped bell peppers or zucchini to the spinach mixture for added nutrition without sacrificing flavor.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).