Asparagus Snack Squares

Name: Asparagus Snack Squares
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

We have asparagus almost every day during the short Midwest growing season. This quick pizza-like dish is great for a luncheon or a light dinner, or as an appetizer. For variety, you can saute half a pound of sliced fresh mushrooms with the onion and garlic. —Judy Wagner, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

1 cup chopped sweet onion
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Cut asparagus into 1-in. pieces; set the tips aside. Add remaining asparagus to skillet; saute until crisp-tender. Add asparagus tips and pepper; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until asparagus is tender.
Press dough into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Top with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 56 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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