Easter Bunny Crescent Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the crescent bites
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2 cans crescent roll dough
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1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, chives), chopped, for garnish
→ For the spinach-artichoke dip
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1/3 cup artichoke hearts (from can, drained and chopped)
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1/3 cup frozen spinach (thawed, squeeze out excess moisture and chopped)
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2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
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4 ounces cream cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini-muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Unroll both cans of crescent roll dough and pinch seams together to form two rectangles. Use a 2-3 inch round cookie cutter (or an upside-down glass) to cut out circles from the dough. You should get about 8 circles total, 4 from each rectangle.
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Gently press each crescent roll circle into the mini-muffin pan cups. Pierce the bottom of each with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
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From the leftover edges of the crescent roll dough, carefully cut out 8 sets of bunny ears (you'll need 16 individual ear shapes) with a sharp knife. Each ear should be about 1-1.5 inches tall. Place these on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Place both the muffin tin and baking sheet in the oven. The bunny ears will bake quickly in about 3-5 minutes, so watch them carefully to prevent burning. The crescent roll bases need 8-10 minutes, and should be removed when golden brown.
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While still warm, use the back of a wooden spoon to gently press down into the center of each baked crescent bite, creating a well for the filling. Set aside to cool slightly.
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In a medium bowl, stir together all spinach-artichoke dip ingredients until well combined. The recipe will make more than needed; reserve about 1 cup for filling the crescent bites.
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Spoon the spinach-artichoke dip into each baked crescent well. Carefully press a pair of bunny ears into the filling so they stand upright. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs for garnish.
# Notes:
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These adorable Easter-themed appetizers are perfect for spring gatherings and can be made with various fillings if spinach-artichoke isn't your preference.
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You'll have extra spinach-artichoke dip leftover - it's delicious served with tortilla chips or vegetables.
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The bites are best served warm shortly after assembly, but can be prepared an hour or two ahead and reheated briefly before serving.