Broccoli-Cheese Crescent Squares |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These are so yummy, and easy to make too, a favorite in my house for a long time, they make a great snack or a main meal, served with a side salad. If desired the recipe may be doubled without any problem, it's a good idea to prepare a double batch of these, cause they won't last long! Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice (minute rice is good) |
1/2 cup water |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut broccoli in cheese sauce, thawed (i use green giant brand) |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste) |
salt and black pepper |
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (pillsbury is good) |
1 -2 tablespoon melted butter or 1 -2 tablespoon margarine |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
3. Cook the rice in 1/2 cup water as directed on the package.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice, broccoli in cheese sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and pepper; mix well.
5. Separate the dough into 4 rectangles.
6. Firmly press perforations to seal.
7. Press each to form a 6x3-inch rectangle.
8. Mound generous 1/3 cup of broccoli mixture evenly onto one end of each dough rectangle.
9. Fold and strech dough over the filling; press the edges to seal well (squares will be very full).
10. With a fork, crimp the edges.
11. Place on a cookie sheet.
12. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with 2 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese.
13. Bake for 19-24 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. ***NOTE***to quickly thaw frozen broccoli package, cut small slit in the center pouch; microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, or until thawed.
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