Spinach and Turkey Crescent Rolls

Submitted by littleturtle

"My family loves Recipe #78814, but I've found they don't fit into my diet very well. So this is my lower fat/veggie added adaption of her wonderful recipe. Thanks Kit!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 9-12

ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans garlic butter flavored refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated (for sprinkling on top)

• Filling

• 2 ounces neufchatel cheese (very soft)
• 2 tablespoons butter (very soft)
• 1 1⁄2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed
• 3 green onions, sliced (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

• Sauce

• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (with herb)
• 3⁄4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a baking pan with non-stick spray.
3. In a bowl, mix the neufchatel and butter until very smooth.
4. Add the turkey, spinach, onion, and seasonings; mix well until combined (If the mixture is too dry, add a little whipping half and half).
5. Unroll the crescent rolls.
6. Place 1 heaping tablespoon stuffing mixture on top of each crescent triangle, then roll up starting at the thicker end.
7. Place the crescent rolls seam-side down in the pan.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.
9. In a saucepan, mix together all sauce ingredients; heat just until the cheese melts (do not boil).
10. Remove rolls from oven; pour sauce over rolls, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese.
11. Return to oven and bake for 15 more minutes.