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Spinach, Pepper & Carrot Crescent Squares

A simple and tasty snack featuring a creamy filling of spinach, red pepper, and carrot baked in a flaky crescent roll crust, perfect for parties or family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Party Food
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Crust ingredients
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm the butter and sauté green onions, peppers, garlic, and carrots for 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add spinach and cream cheese; stir until smooth.
  3. Mix in seasonings, mayonnaise, lemon, water chestnuts, and Parmesan.
  4. Unroll one crescent sheet and press seams together.
  5. Spread filling over dough, leaving a small border.
  6. Add second dough sheet on top and seal edges.
Cooking
  1. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until golden.
  2. Cool slightly and slice into squares.

Notes

Great for meal prep; can be served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container and can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.