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Asparagus Snack Squares Recipe

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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

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Asparagus Snack Squares Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

25 15 40

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 (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) 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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-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. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 56 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Snack Squares in Country Woman March/April 1998, p41

Shred and Freeze Cheese

It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio

Sweet Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.

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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by donnal777

This was such a hit with my husband who is very honest whenever I make a new recipe. One of his first comments was "You can definitely make this again!" It is also very good as a side dish with almost any type of entree.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by NOOPS

awsommeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by cabweb50

very good as is

Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by CDall

Even the men liked this one. It was very good. Just a nice and different snack. And not too rich, just right. Will make this again during the summer with fresh asparagus.

Reviewed on May. 06, 2010 by kkneal

Was the spread you used one from the store or one you made yourself? If from the store, could you give the brand name. If you made it yourself, would you share the recipe?

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by lmellor

I put a garlic & herb spread on the crust before adding the asparagus mixture. Delicious!