Basil Garlic Crescents

Name: Basil Garlic Crescents
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

"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.

Ingredients

1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive 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 2 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 105 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Basil Garlic Crescents in Quick Cooking May/June 2004

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juicyfruit007

Feb 15, 2012

With all the delicious ingredients, I expected these to be better. My husband said they were "ok" and my bread fiend children took one bite and turned them down! However, the next day I warmed one of the leftovers up and it was much improved. Also, I would say that they do not need as much filling (parm cheese, etc) that is called for.