Bunny Spinach Artichoke Dip in Crescents Recipe
This Bunny Spinach Dip is a fun and festive appetizer perfect for parties or family gatherings. Creamy spinach artichoke dip is baked inside golden crescent dough shaped like a cute bunny, complete with ears and a body. It features a blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and Greek yogurt for a rich and savory dip that’s both visually appealing and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent dough sheets
Dip
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed (or 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves)
- ½ cup artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons jarred jalapenos, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup mayo (reduced fat olive oil mayo preferred)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Sauté Garlic and Meltdown Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the cream cheese, spinach, chopped artichokes, and diced jalapenos, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes creamy and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until everything is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Open the crescent dough packages but do not unroll the dough. Roll the dough pieces out into 18-inch ropes and cut each rope into 12 equal pieces, creating a total of 24 pieces.
- Shape the Bunny: Arrange one dough piece in the center of your baking sheet for the bunny’s head (preferably one slightly larger piece). Surround the head with 6 dough pieces for the face. Use four pieces to form the ears by rolling them out slightly and pinching the ends together. Arrange the remaining pieces in a large circle to form the bunny’s body.
- Add the Dip: Scoop the creamy spinach artichoke dip into the center of the bunny’s body and a little into the ears. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the dip.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-16 minutes. Bake until the crescent dough is golden brown, and the mozzarella cheese has melted and started to lightly brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and, if desired, stir the dip to mix the melted mozzarella throughout. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your adorable and tasty bunny spinach dip.
Notes
- You can use fresh baby spinach instead of frozen—just sauté it briefly to reduce excess moisture.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos depending on desired spice level.
- Using reduced-fat mayo helps lower the fat content while maintaining creaminess.
- If you prefer a tangier dip, substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to drain the artichoke hearts well to avoid excess moisture.
- This dip is best enjoyed fresh but leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
