We use crescent rolls for so many quick and easy dinner ideas—in fact, our ham and cheese roll ups are just like these spinach rolls, but filled with meat and cheese instead!
Kid-Friendly Spinach Rolls
Many kids do not like spinach, but we wanted to try and introduce our love for it to my children. We knew it would be a little difficult, but I think these Cheesy Spinach Roll Ups did the trick! These Spinach Roll Ups are simple, and oh so cheesy. Not to mention the filling is all wrapped up in a buttery crescent roll! What’s not to love about that?! The kids were hesitant when they saw the “green stuff” in the middle, but most of them liked it. I’d be lying if I said all of them did – some of my kids are just way too stubborn. The hubby and I LOVED them though, and I’m considering this recipe a success since at least a few of the kids happily ate it!
JUST 5 INGREDIENTS!
Like I said before, this recipe is SO simple! The filling for the spinach roll ups only requires FIVE ingredients:
chopped spinach mozzarella cheese parmesan cheese cream cheese egg
Just mix the spinach, cheese and egg yolk in a medium bowl until they are well combined. Open the can of crescent rolls and lay each triangle out on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Spoon a little bit of the spinach mixture onto each crescent triangle and roll it up like you would a crescent. Brush the tops of the rolls with egg white and bake at 375° for 14 – 16 minutes. Serve warm!
Make ahead and store
You can make the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge to be added to the crescent rolls and baked the next day. I suggest not preparing these more than one day in advance. Place any leftovers in an airtight container or in a ziplock bag and store them in the fridge for 3-4 days. I think these taste best prepared and served the same day but they can be frozen. To freeze them, prepare and bake them normally, then let them cool. Once they are cooled freeze them for 1-2 hours on the pan so they can freeze separately and not get stuck together once they are stored. When they are frozen, place them all in a ziplock bag or an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat them in the oven on low or in the microwave.
For more delicious recipes using crescent rolls:
Chicken Crescent Roll Bundles Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups Breakfast Ring Crescent Sausage Bites
Recipe adapted from KRAFT Foods.
