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Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers

Irresistible Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers Delight

These Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers are the perfect festive appetizer, combining creamy filling wrapped in flaky pastry that everyone will love at your holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 skewers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup thawed frozen spinach Well-drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts Chopped and drained
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • a pinch crushed red pepper flakes Optional
For the Pastry
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For dusting
  • 1 box frozen puff pastry Thawed according to package instructions
For Assembly
  • 12 skewers
  • 12 slices provolone cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and artichoke hearts. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well blended.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out 1 sheet of puff pastry to 1/4 inch thick and cut into triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees.
  3. Spoon spinach-artichoke mixture onto the base of each triangle and roll towards the point, inserting a skewer to hold it in place.
  4. Place a slice of provolone cheese on top of each rolled tree.
  5. Refrigerate skewers for 30 minutes to 2 hours and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Bake the skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze out moisture from spinach to prevent soggy pastry. Variations in cheese can enhance flavor, and serving with a dipping sauce can elevate the experience.

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