Crab Quiche Squares

Manami's Note:

This recipe won $ 2,000.00 at the Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2002, for Jann Stricklin from Mena Arizona. Crescents, crab and cream cheese make for a cream of the crop appetizer. Very easy to make & tastes good as well. The recipe has been tweaked a bit.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 42

Yield: 42.0 squares

• 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat , drained, flaked
• ¾ cup grated swiss cheese
• 8 green onions , finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles.
3. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan; press over bottom to form crust; firmly press perforations to seal.
4. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until light & fluffy.
5. Add sour cream and eggs; beat well.
6. Add crabmeat, 1/2 cup of cheese, onions, garlic powder, onion powder salt & pepper; mix well.
7. Spoon and spread over dough in pan.
8. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
9. Bake at 350F for 35 to 40 minutes or until canter is set and edges are golden brown.
10. Cool 10 minutes.
11. Cut into squares.