Basil Garlic Crescents Recipe

Basil Garlic Crescents Recipe
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"I enjoy creating recipes that are quick, easy and impressive," says Sharon Setzer of Gig Harbor, Washington. These buttery bite-size rolls are great as appetizers or alongside a special meal.

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  • 24 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, butter and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Add flour; cover and process until mixture forms a ball.
  • Divide dough into two portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic powder. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
  • Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends of each to form a crescent shape. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 105 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 128 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Basil Garlic Crescents published in Quick Cooking May/June 2004, p10

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