Step 1

Adjust 2 oven racks to top and bottom positions; preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking pans with parchment paper.

Step 2

Unroll 1 package of crescent rolls on 1 prepared pan; pinch perforations to seal. Lay remaining 2 packages of crescent rolls, unrolled, on top of unrolled dough with ends of rolls touching in the shape of a football; pinch perforations and edges together to seal. Trim excess dough on unrolled dough around bottom of football. From excess dough, cut 2 (6 x 1/2-inch) strips of dough, 1 (4 1/2 x 1/4-inch) strip of dough and 5 (1 1/2 x 1/4-inch) strips of dough. Place the 2 (6 x 1/2-inch) strips of dough on right and left sides of football to create stripes. On remaining prepared pan, lay the (4 1/2 x 1/4-inch) strip of dough; lay the 5 (1 1/2 x 1/4-inch) strips of dough crosswise over (4 1/2 x 1/4-inch) strip of dough to create laces.

Step 3

Bake football and laces 25 minutes, removing laces after 10 minutes, or until lightly browned, turning once.

Step 4

In large bowl, stir garlic, sour cream, spinach, cheese, lemon juice and pepper. Makes about 3 cups.

Step 5

Transfer garlic mixture to football; bake 20 minutes or until dip is heated through and football is golden brown.

Step 6

Carefully place laces lengthwise over center of dip.