It’s officially holiday appetizer season and I’m embracing it more than ever this year. We all know that I tend to share appetizers only around the holidays. That’s just when they come to mind for me – everyone needs holiday appetizers. And I’m excited, as I have a few new ones I plan to share between now and Christmas. But we’ll kick off the season with these cheesy spinach dip buns. If you’ve followed me since the early years, some of you may remember or maybe even made, my spinach and artichoke stuffed soft pretzels. It’s a forever recipe for me, meaning I make those pretzels pretty much every holiday season. And to this day, they remain one of our most popular recipes. Cheesy stuffed pretzels are hard to not love, but the same goes for these sliders. They’re a million times easier, and well, the garlic butter might just make these even more delicious. You and your guests are going to love them!
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I’ve been loving the addition of roasted garlic to recipes lately. So I thought a little roasted garlic butter would be perfect to make these special for the holidays. Roasting garlic is really easy. If you’ve never done it before it really adds a layer of deliciousness to your recipes. I find that it reduces the pungency of garlic, making it easier for everyone to enjoy. Slice the top portion of the garlic head off to reveal the cloves. Then place the garlic on a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap the garlic up. Roast for about 30 minutes, until the garlic is deeply golden and soft. While the garlic roasts, mix the dip. Simply cream cheese, sour cream, frozen spinach, and artichokes. Then I love to mix in fontina and asiago cheese. And for added flavor, onion powder and a good pinch of chili flakes. For the slider rolls, you’ll need a soft loaf of pull-apart dinner rolls. I used the King’s Hawaiian Rolls. Slice the rolls in half lengthwise and layer on the spinach dip. Finish with pickled jalapeños, which give these a nice kick and make them delish. Add the top half of the rolls and that’s it, spinach dip in a roll! But the roasted garlic butter makes everything special. Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and add them to a small bowl with butter, oregano, parsley, and chili flakes. I go heavy on the chili flakes, but do what’s right for you! Then add a little parmesan cheese. Spread the butter over the top of the rolls, letting it seep into the nooks and crannies. Wrap the rolls in foil and throw them into the oven. Serve these up as soon as they come out. You’ll want to enjoy these while they’re warm, creamy, and delicious! A great holiday app! You can prep the recipe ahead of time too, then bake the rolls just before guests begin to arrive. The perfect welcoming, deliciousness for guests to enjoy! You can’t beat these! Looking for other easy holiday recipes?? Here are my favorites: Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates 5 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Cinnamon Puff Pastry Swirls Cranberry Brie Pastry Tarts Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread Mini Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Bites Lastly, if you make these Pull Apart Garlic Butter Spinach and Artichoke Dip Sliders, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
