Southwestern Snack Squares
Get ready to elevate your snack game with Southwestern Snack Squares, a vibrant and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day spreads. This easy-to-make recipe starts with a golden, flaky crescent roll crust that’s topped with a creamy, zesty layer of seasoned cream cheese and sour cream. Crowned with a colorful medley of black beans, sweet corn, juicy diced tomatoes, tangy black olives, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese, these squares pack all the bold flavors of the Southwest into every bite. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of freshness! Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep time, these no-fuss, make-ahead snack squares are served cold, making them a refreshingly delicious addition to any gathering.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup diced green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Unroll the crescent roll dough into a rectangular baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches), pressing the seams together to form an even crust.
Step 3
Bake the crescent roll crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool completely.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 5
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent roll crust.
Step 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 7
Top with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions, spreading them evenly over the surface.
Step 8
If desired, sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top for added color and flavor.
Step 9
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the layers to set.
Step 10
Cut into squares and serve cold. Enjoy your Southwestern Snack Squares!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1670.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3221.4 |
| Total Fat 226.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 123.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 487.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7904.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 232.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 64.3g | |
| Protein 91.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1542.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1837.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories