This favorite appetizer is filled with spinach, artichokes, and three different cheeses, all baked into a crescent dough cup. Spinach Dip Bites are a hit every time they’re served at a party or get together!
One of the best spinach appetizers
Growing up I wasn’t a huge fan of spinach (or artichokes for that matter), but my taste buds have become more refined as I’ve matured grown into an adult. You see, I’m obsessed with Spinach and Artichoke Dip. It is one of my most favorite items to order at a restaurant. Served with warm tortilla chips, I could probably eat the whole thing with all of its cheesy goodness. Spinach + artichoke + cheese is such a great taste combination, and you can find that combo in these bite-size and crunchy Spinach Dip Bites.
These bites are perfectly warm and cheesy, with a just little bit of crisp and crunch. The recipe is simple too, which is why we frequently make these for parties and get togethers, along with some of our other go-to appetizers like Bacon Wrapped Smokies and Avocado Egg Rolls! They’re always a hit, but I must warn you in advance that you won’t be able to just eat one of these bad boys!
How to make spinach ARTICHOKE bites:
We love that these tiny spinach cups are simple and quick!! Here is what you’ll need to do to make them:
Begin by mixing the dip ingredients, which include:
- frozen spinach, thawed
- artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- minced garlic
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- cream cheese
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- garlic salt
Set the dip ingredients aside and cut crescent dough into 2 inch squares and place in a greased mini muffin tin.
Fill each cup with a spoonful of the dip mixture and sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes and let cook for a few minutes before removing from muffin tin. Serve warm and try not to eat a dozen in one sitting. 😉
Can spinach bites be made ahead of time?
Yes – indeed! Just refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Be sure to cover and place in fridge. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the cook time.
How to store spinach bites?
Place in airtight container and reheat in microwave when ready to enjoy. To freeze, place in an freezer safe Ziploc bag and let thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.
For more of our favorite spinach dip recipes, try:
For more great party appetizers, check out:
- Barbecue Pineapple Meatballs
- Spinach Puffs
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Bacon Wrapped Smokies
- Cream Cheese Bean Dip
Spinach Dip Bites Recipe
This favorite appetizer is filled with spinach, artichokes, and three different cheeses, all baked into a crescent dough cup. Spinach Dip Bites are a hit every time they're served at a party or get together!
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen spinach chopped and thawed
- 6 oz artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 can seamless crescent dough
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Blend in cream cheese and half of your mozzarella cheese. Season with Salt and pepper and set aside.
Using a rolling pin, lay out dough on a cutting board and lightly stretch to a 8 x 12 rectangle. Cut dough into 2 inch squares, so you have 24 squares total.
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and place a square in each slot, gently pushing down to create an indent. (you don't need to mold to the cup.)
- Scoop one teaspoon of your spinach mixture on top of each crescent square and gently push in, (bites will mold to your tin while baking). Spread the remaining mozzarella cheese over the tops of each cup.
- Bake at 375 for 15 - 17 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before moving from tray. ENJOY!
Recipe Video
Recipe adapted from Chocolate, Chocolate and More.
Thank you Kristyn. These look so good. Happy New Year!
You’re welcome, Liz! Hope you have a great New Year too!! XO
My mouth is sure salivating over these! What a perfect appetizer for the Super Bowl!
Definitely!! They’ll be gone in no time at a Super Bowl party.
Yummy .. but can I leave out the artichoke and put more spinach?
Of course!! 😀
I have made these, and I think it would be great with just spinach too. As my other comment said, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper would add a bit of a bite to them, as well.
I made these, but had to use Pillsbury gluten free pie crust. They still turned out delicious – even for those who tried it and are not celiac (gluten free).
I haven tried anything yet but I will short they look so easy to make all recipes I tu for sharing
Can these be frozen?
thanks
Yvonne
will these still be good if refrigerated over night?
Made these. Everybody loved them! Would add a pinch of cayenne pepper to add a bit of a bite to them. But even without it, delicious!!!!
I think cayenne pepper would be great addition. Will have to try that next time. 😉
Can you provide a tip on how to cut the dough in squares?
I would cut it while it’s still cold and with a plastic knife. 😉
Try cutting with a pizza wheel!
I’ve never purchased artichoke hearts before…is this one 6 oz jar or is at 16 oz jar? The way it’s printed I can’t tell. I want too make these for an 80th birthday party for my mom next weekend. Thanks so much!
I’m going to make these for my sisters baby shower tomorrow! do you think it would work out if I made the spinach mixture today and let it sit over night?
Can these be frozen?
thanks
Can I make these ahead of time and heat when ready to serve
These are so cute and delicious looking! A couple questions….:) Could I make these with fresh spinach and also could I use Pillsbury Flaky Rolls as the base as opposed to the Crescent Rolls? Just trying to use ingredients I have on hand 🙂
Thanks!!
Hi. Can the spinach dip bites be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated? If so, would you bake them and then freeze them? How would you warm them if this is possible?
Thanks, much.
I haven’t tried freezing them, so I’m not sure how they’d turn out. But, if you did, you’d probably have to make them first, since you don’t want to fill them with just the crescent dough. You would maybe stick them in a warm oven, since it would have already been baked and leave just until warm. If you try freezing them, let me know how they turn out:) I’d love to know and let others know!
Has anyone tried making ahead and freezing??
Also, could I use fresh spinach leaves instead of frozen? Just trying to use what I have on hand.
Thanks!
Going to make these but try using wonton wrappers. Sound so good!????
That would be yum!! Let me know what you think 🙂 Thank you!!
I cant wait to try for Easter Sunday!
How many does it feed?
It makes 24. I hope you all enjoy!! Thanks so much!
should you spray pan before putting in dough
I always like to, even just a little 🙂
Can you use another type of dough? I don’t think we have that here
I am sure you can, though I haven’t tried. Maybe possibly a pizza dough or dough used for rolls? I hope you find something that works 🙂
Can you make these a day ahead?
Sure could 🙂 Hope you like them!
I live in Australia and don’t know what crescent dough is? Is it like a pitza dough or a plain pastry? Thanks. Chris
It like a puff pastry dough 🙂 I hope you can find some 🙂
I am enjoying looking at your recipes
Thanks so much! I’d love to know what you think of the ones you try 🙂
Its nice article, Thanks for this post ,spinach dip bites looks quite healthy and tasty!!!! I’ll definitely try to make this, Thanks for sharing!!!
They are tasty!! Glad to share! Let me know what you think of them 🙂
Would I have to bake dough first by itself and then again with the mixture??
Nope, just with the mixture 🙂
Love your recipes
Thank you so much!
For your spinach bites is one package of frozen spinach equal to 2 cups or do I need to purchase 2 packages? Thanks.
It just depends on the size of the bag. I think the bag I had did equal or was close to.
In the video, a 12 count muffin tin is used. However the recipe says to use a 24 count mini muffin tin.
If you want bigger ones, you could use the 12 count or 24 count, for mini. Hope that helps 🙂
Have tried in the past and really enjoyed them
You will need to try these, then 🙂 They are so good!
Looking forward to new recipes.
Thank you! Let me know what you think of ones you try 🙂
Made the Spinach Dip Bites today. Very good! but I have a question. Was there supposed to have minced garlic AND garlic salt? Thank you.
Yes, but you definitely could leave one out if it is too much 🙂
Can you prep these the day before and stick them in the refrigerator?
They should be good! I personally haven’t done that, but I don’t see why not. Though, you will probably need to fix the dough, like pull it up on the sides. They start to sink down. Hope that helps!
Technically this is the best of the spinach .
Well, thank you so much!!
Hi Luna! I’ve made tHese several times and they are so delicious! Can they be reheated in tHe mIcrowaVe or Oven? I am attending a baby shower? Thanks and love your website!
I would reheat them in the microwave. They’ll be a hit! Thank you so much for saying that!
Yummy!
Thank you!! I hope you tried it or will try it, because it is pretty delicious! Thanks!
I am glad you think so!! Thank you!
i made these for two holiday parties this weekend and they were a huge hit!
Thanks!
I am so happy that they were! Thank you for trying them & sharing them 🙂
Can you make these a day ahead, and then just cook the following day?
You sure could. I personally haven’t, but don’t see why not. The only thing, is the dough might get hard.
Can i us pre made phylo cups?
Yes, you could 🙂
Thank you Kristyn. These look so good.
You are so welcome! Hope you give them a try!
I love This recipe! Im saving this… i doubled The recipe and decided next time i will use regular salt Instead of garlic Salt. I madE mine into a crescent ring Instead of the bites, and ate the rest of the extra dip wiTh tortilla chips! So good! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Perfect! Thank you for sharing that!! Glad you like it 😉
Is the 10 pkg of frozen chopped spinach enough for the recipe, or do you need 2 packages.
2 cups is what you need, so you might need a little more than that. Enjoy!
Can i use muffin tins instead? If so how long should they cook? And maybe cut dough in 4 inch squares? Cant wait to try these!
Yes, you sure could. They would need a few more minutes, since, they are bigger. I haven’t personally tried, so I don’t have an exact time. Maybe start with 5 extra minutes, then go from there. Enjoy!
I made this and am baking it this afternoon, but I had a piece of leftover pastry, so filled it with the leftover mix which is about enough to make 12 more. i baked it in a silicone cupcake form and baked it for 20 minutes (a bit too long). The mixture was tasty (after I added more garlic salt), but dry.
AS far as the recipe, I squeezed all the moisture out of the spinach and I think that was a mistake. it made it hard to mix and the flavor wasn’t balanced throughout. I will make again, but I will not squeeze out the spinach, may add nore artichokes and add some parmesan to boost the flavor.
Very easy to make and I believe to make ahead.
Thank you for giving it try 🙂
I also was wondering about squeezing out the water from the frozen spinach (as I’ve done with other recipes). Kristyn, do you do this step or have you found that it’s not needed?
Yes, I do like to squeeze what I can from it. Hope that helps & hope you like them!
Looks de I am going to ma these in tw days for my friends
I sure hope they like them 🙂
A veggie packed appetizer thats so cheesy and full of flavor!
I have made these many times and they always disappear quickly! So simple to make and are the perfect appetizer!
We made these last year & they were a hit!! I will be making them again this year, but doubling the recipe!! Crisp, yet soft & so cheesy!
Made these for a Thanksgiving appetizer & they were a hit!! Soft, but crisp & so cheesy!!
Will these taste good served at room temperature?
Yes, they will 🙂 Enjoy!!
I like SPINACH dip so I’m not surprised that I really like these bites!
I also used Phyllo Shells like another user posted and it turned out perfect! Really liked this recipe.
I am so happy that you liked them! Thank you for sharing that with me 🙂