New Years Eve Party Snack

Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Ball

• 1 - 8 oz. package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup finely chopped artichoke hearts
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 - 8 oz. can crescent dough
• 2 tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. minced fresh Italian parsley
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, pepper jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic and red pepper flakes.  Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.  Mix well to combine and form the mixture into a large ball.  I did this several hours ahead and let it sit in the fridge wrapped in saran wrap all day. 

Roll crescent dough out on lined baking sheet.  Put the cheese ball in the center of the dough and wrap the dough around the ball, sealing it well.  Flip the ball over so the smooth side is on top.  

Combine the melted butter, Italian parsley and garlic powder in a small bowl.  Brush it all over the ball and bake until golden, about 25 minutes.

Enjoy!