Family Foodies

We fondly call these Appeteasers here.

Refrigerated crescent dough forms the base.  Pantry staples and imagination create the fillings.  Refrigerated dough appetizers bake golden brown and are very enticing.  These work equally well for picky little humans and party guests.

Basic ingredients.

1 can refrigerated crescent dough, separated into 4 equal pieces
1 16 oz. package frozen spinach cooked, liquid removed and chopped fine
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices cooked crumbled bacon
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Put it together and bake.

Mix prepared spinach, butter, bacon and parmesan together.  Taste the mixture and add more butter or cheese as desired to taste.  Unroll and separate dough into four equal pieces (not 8 triangles).  Press perforations together.  Dough can be patted or rolled out a small amount.  Spoon mixture on one side almost up to 1/4 inch from edges, flip unfilled side over top of filled side and press to seal edges.  Prick once with fork on top.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.  Check progress at 9 to 10 minutes for any time or temperature corrections.  Cool slightly and serve warm.  Cut in half after baking with sharp knife if desired to make smaller serving portions.

This prepared dough lends itself well to many other filling combinations such as cooked crumbled sausage with diced mushrooms, cheese only, shredded or very thin sliced turkey or chicken with onion and diced celery (use mayonnaise with turkey or chicken), leftover hearty meat spaghetti sauce without excess liquid, chopped tomato and shredded cheddar or mozzarella, ham or tuna salad with added cheese.

There will be some excess filling when using a 16 oz. package of spinach.  We use the rest warmed on crackers or little toast rounds, or simply eat it as is.