Description
Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers are a delightful and festive twist on the classic spinach artichoke dip. Shaped like Christmas trees, these delicious appetizers not only look stunning but also deliver a burst of creamy flavor with every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they add a unique touch to your appetizer spread and are sure to impress your guests. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these skewers offer a fun way to enjoy a beloved favorite while celebrating the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-oz.) bag frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 12 skewers
- Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, artichokes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Roll out puff pastry into rectangles about 1/8" thick.
- Spread the spinach mixture over one pastry sheet, cover with another sheet, and cut into strips.
- Shape strips into zig-zag tree forms and insert skewers through each tree.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg