Crescent Asparagus Squares

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Crescent Asparagus Squares—a delightful combination of flaky crescent roll crust, creamy garlic-lemon cheese spread, and tender oven-roasted asparagus. Perfectly seasoned with Parmesan, olive oil, and a hint of black pepper, each square is a harmonious blend of crisp, creamy, and savory flavors. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for brunches, holiday gatherings, or a light snack. Serve these squares warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing, spring-inspired treat that showcases the best of seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 12 pieces asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form a solid crust. Seal any perforations in the dough with your fingers.

Step 3

Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent crust.

Step 6

Place the trimmed asparagus spears on top of the cream cheese mixture, arranging them in a single layer.

Step 7

Brush the asparagus with olive oil, and then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the edges of the crust are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(513.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1411.4

Total Fat 97.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 135.5mg	0%
Sodium 2827.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 30.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268.2mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 430.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 29.1%