Best 9 Spanakopita Crescent Rolls Recipes

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If you're a fan of crispy, cheesy phyllo dough, combined with the flavorful filling of spanakopita, then you'll love these spanakopita crescent rolls. They are a delightful appetizer or side dish that will be sure to impress your friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up these tasty treats. Simply layer sheets of crescent roll dough with a mixture of spinach, feta cheese, onions, and herbs, then bake until golden brown. The result is a flaky, flavorful pastry that will disappear in no time. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPANOKOPITA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 47m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts
2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
40 sheets (1 box) frozen phyllo dough (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and add the scallions. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile, squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a bowl. Add the scallions, dill, eggs, feta, salt, and pepper and mix together.
  • Keep the phyllo dough sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel. Unfold 1 sheet of the phyllo dough. Brush the sheet with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Repeat the process by laying a second sheet of phyllo dough over the first sheet, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs until all 10 sheets have been used. Spoon 3/4 cup of the spinach mixture into a sausage shape along one edge of the phyllo dough. Roll it up. Brush the top with butter and score the roll into 1-inch rounds. Place it on an oiled baking sheet. Repeat until all the pastry and filling have been used.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Serve warm.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



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This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPANAKOPITA SPRING ROLLS



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I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use egg roll wrappers in place of phyllo dough, and now these are the biggest hit among my friends. -Jade Randall, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 14 spring rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
14 refrigerated egg roll wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients. With a corner of an egg roll wrapper facing you, place about 1/3 cup filling just below center of wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling; moisten remaining wrapper edges with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry spring rolls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. , Freeze option: Freeze uncooked spring rolls in freezer containers, spacing them so they don't touch and separating the layers with waxed paper. To use, fry frozen spring rolls as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g 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.

SPANAKOPITA CRESCENT ROLLS



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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 oz. frozen chopped Spinach (defrosted and *drain all excess liquid from spinach)
4 oz. Crumbled Feta
3 Green Onions Chopped
1 Large Clove of Garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Dry Dill Weed
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 container of Crescent Rolls (8 count)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. In a medium size bowl, add feta and dill, set aside. In a medium size sauce pan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat, add garlic and green onions - saute for 3-5 minutes. Add defrosted/drained spinach to pan and mix the garlic, onions and spinach together. Once blended well, pour on top of the feta and dill. Next add the lemon juice and mix everything together. Place triangle crescent rolls on clean surface and add one heaping scoop (I use a medium size Pampered Chef Scooper) of spinach mixture to each crescent roll, fold and pinch openings closed. See photos below. Place rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet, place on middle rack of oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until rolls are golden brown. Remove and serve warm. *Be sure to drain as much of the liquid out of the spinach before adding. You can use a colander, pressing the spinach with your hands or spoon.

SPANAKOPITA EGGROLLS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rough-chopped fresh spinach
1 cup small-diced yellow onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
8 wrappers, spring roll or pastry
Cornstarch and water, mixed to a paste
Tzatziki sauce, aioli or other sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, blend the spinach, onions, feta cheese, dill, salt and pepper, mixing well and crumbling the feta during the process.
  • To build the rolls, in the center portion of each wrapper, add a tablespoon of filling. Then trace the cornstarch paste around the edges of the wrapper. To seal, fold the bottom tip over the filling, and then bring the left and right sides into the center. To finish, simply roll to bring the top until the roll is closed.
  • Drop the spanakopita rolls into the fryer. Lower them slowly into the oil so they set. Once crisp, after about 2 minutes, remove from the fryer. Remember they will continue to cook two shades darker. Put on paper towels to absorb the grease.
  • Season the eggrolls and serve with tzatziki sauce, aioli or other sauce.

SPANAKOPITA ROLL



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Make and share this Spanakopita Roll recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 sheets phyllo pastry
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 lbs frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup finely chopped portabella mushroom
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dill weed
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 lemon, juice of
2 eggs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • When working with phyllo pastry it is important to keep it covered with a damp towel, so that it doesn't dry out.
  • That being said, we can begin.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Line a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Prepare filling:.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan.
  • Sauté garlic, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sauté spinach mixture for 2-3 minutes, and then add dill and stir to combine.
  • Transfer spinach mixture to a mixing bowl, and add lemon juice, feta and eggs.
  • Mix well.
  • Make spanakopita roll:.
  • Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on parchment paper lined cookie sheet, and brush with butter.
  • Repeat with each remaining sheet.
  • Place filling in a log shape near one edge of the pastry, and fold sides over (like what you would do for egg rolls or burritos).
  • Roll up the spanakopita roll, making sure the seam is at the bottom.
  • Bake spanakopita roll 45 minutes to an hour, or until golden.

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.

SAUSAGE SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES



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These Jimmy Dean® sausage spanakopita triangles are a fun and unique twist on the traditional Mediterranean appetizer. Filled with savory sausage, spinach, and cheese and then wrapped in phyllo dough, they make a great finger food or snack!

Provided by Wanderzest

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Sausage
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
salt and ground black pepper to taste
16 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir with a spatula, breaking apart the sausage until cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add spinach, green onions, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until the spinach is thawed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Unwrap the phyllo dough and cover with a towel to keep it from drying out.
  • Working with one sheet at a time, brush 1/2 of the sheet with melted butter. Fold it in half lengthwise. Place a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of filling in the top-left corner. Fold the bottom-left corner over into a triangle shape. Continue folding edge over edge until you reach the end of the dough and a triangle shape is formed. Place the triangle on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Brush all the triangles with melted butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the spinach is well-drained to prevent the rolls from becoming soggy.
  • Use a sharp knife to chop the spinach and feta to get a clean cut.
  • Don't overfill the crescent roll dough, or they will be difficult to seal.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the rolls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Spanakopita crescent rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give spanakopita crescent rolls a try!

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