I couldn’t help myself. When I saw this asparagus at Trader Joe’s, I had to buy it! First, to use as the finishing touch on my Spring Mantel (you never know where you’ll find inspiration!)…..and second, because it looked too perfect to pass up. As someone who loves making and eating good food, there is nothing better than using the produce of the season to come up with delicious new recipes. In-season produce has the best color, texture, and flavor….and because of its abundance, it usually has the best price, too!
Of course, when I bought it, I was so focused on my mantel that I had no idea how I’d actually use it in an edible sort of way….And then I ran across this seamless crescent dough from Pillsbury….and I imagined the crisp asparagus with the soft crescent roll crust….and that was all it took for me to know exactly how to make perfect asparagus even better…..
….add carbs! And dairy! (would you expect anything less from a Wisconsin girl??) I went back and forth on just the right type of dairy to add….and then, as so often is the case, I settled on what I already had in my fridge: Rondele Parmesan-Peppercorn Spreadable Cheese on the bottom and fresh-shaved Parmesan on top. Yummm. Makes a Wisconsin girl happy 🙂
Asparagus Crescent Squares – A quick appetiezer or side dish
Since Easter is still almost a week away, I knew I couldn’t wait till then to give this a whirl…..so instead I made it yesterday, for lunch, for myself! My kids wouldn’t touch it….not even the bread. I suppose it was tainted by the asparagus….? Of course, the fact that I was the only one eating it didn’t actually matter….nor did it stop me from eating all 3 pieces I had photographed. That said, I think I may need to find a new hobby soon…. maybe once spring is over. 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 roll Pillsbury Recipe Creations Seamless Crescent Dough
- 1/3 c. Rondele Parmesan Peppercorn Gourmet Spreadable Cheese
- 1/2 bunch fresh asparagus the thinner, the better, woody ends trimmed
- 1/4 c. Fresh-shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Press crescent dough on bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 11x7 in. baking pan.
- Spread 1/3 c. Rondele spreadable cheese over unbaked dough.
- Top with asparagus stalks, olive oil, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Bake 10 minutes, then cover edges of crust with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and asparagus is tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cut to serve.Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Are you an asparagus lover? Some of my blogging friends have some amazing Asparagus recipes too!
Fresh asparagus in spring – YUM!
Add carbs and cheese – YUMMIER!!
This looks deeeeelicious.
Thanks!! Once again, I wish you lived closer so I could share with you more easily….!!
it’s a good thing i don’t live at your house 🙂 … geez… everything ALWAYS looks SO good!!! thanks for sharing… you can never go wrong with the addition of carbs and cheese!
This looks so good. My asparagus is a ways away from being able to harvest but I am always looking for recipes to use. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing it. Visiting from Sweet and Savory Sunday. Have a great week. Love,Wanda
These look divine! I’d love for you to stop over and share some recipes at Mix it up Monday:
http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2013/04/mix-it-up-monday.html
I hope to see you soon 🙂
We will be getting an abundance of asparagus from our CSA in May! It is one of the best times of the year as far as I am concerned! I would have never thought of using asparagus as a decoration on my mantle, but I bet it would look great! I will have to remember that!
Thank you for sharing this great recipe at the In and Out of the Kitchen link party. I can’t wait to see what you bring to the party next week.
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Those look so delicious. Very creative. Love the pictures.
Okay…this looks so good! Shows you have talent for cooking photography! I LOVE asparagus and don’t know ow I went 25 years of my life without eating it! Ever since I have found it….it is a staple of my diet! I am hosting a hop today at http://www.frugalfitfamily.com and I would love it if you could swing by and share!
That looks so yummy! I’m not from Wisconsin…but cheese with anything is the best!
Thanks for sharing at my Real Family Fun link party.
KC
Sounds yummy!!! Thank you for linking this up at the Pinterest Power Party!!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Delicious! I am a sucker for asparagus.. and cheese! I haven’t used the seamless Pillsbury dough yet, but I’m definitely going to have to give it a whirl! 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up with us for Much Ado About Monday! We hope to see you next week. 🙂
~Emily
http://www.huckleberrylove.com
These look yummy! I love crescent rolls!
These sound so good. They could be an appetizer or side dish for Mother’s Day. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.
Looks so good!!
How fun!! Looks wonderful… Thanks so much for sharing at Super Saturday Show & Tell… I’m SO glad you came to (link) party with me! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com Come back again tomorrow to share! xoxo~ Ruthie
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