Asparagus Snack Squares

Sweet Diva's Note:

Adapted from a recipe in my Best of Country Cooking Cookbook collection. This quick pizza-like dish is great for an appetizer, or for a luncheon or light dinner. If garlic butter crescent rolls are available, I use 1 clove garlic; if not available, I use plain crescent rolls and 2 cloves garlic. I make this frequently for Sunday afternoon get-togethers. Since we go to church on Sunday mornings, I prepare everything the night before: I bake the crust, sauté ingredients and assemble everything, cover and refrigerate. When I get home from church all I have to do is take it out of the fridge and put it in the oven just until warmed through and cheese is melted. Couldn't be easier!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 36

• 1 cup sweet onion , chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove , minced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb fresh asparagus , trimmed
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ounce roasted red pepper , chopped (optional)
• 1 cup mushroom , sliced (optional)
• 2 (8 ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent dinner rolls , garlic butter flavor
• 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese , shredded
• 4 ounces swiss cheese , shredded

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic over medium heat, in butter until tender.
2. Cut asparagus into 1-in. pieces; set the tips aside.
3. Add remaining asparagus to skillet; sauté until crisp-tender, about 4-6 minutes.
4. Add asparagus tips, mushrooms (if using) and pepper; sauté 1-2 minutes longer or until asparagus is tender.
5. Press dough into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan; seal seams and perforations.
6. Bake at 375F for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Top with asparagus mixture and roasted red peppers; sprinkle with cheeses.
8. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares.
9. Yield: 3 dozen.