Broccoli-Cheese Crescent Squares

These are so yummy, and easy to make too, a favorite in my house for a long time, they make a great snack or a main meal, served with a side salad. If desired the recipe may be doubled without any problem, it's a good idea to prepare a double batch of these, cause they won't last long!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  uncooked  instant rice (Minute Rice is good)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen cut broccoli in cheese sauce, thawed (I use Green Giant brand)
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
•  salt and black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can  refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (Pillsbury is good)
• 1 -2  tablespoon  melted butter or 1 -2  tablespoon margarine
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
3. Cook the rice in 1/2 cup water as directed on the package.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice, broccoli in cheese sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and pepper; mix well.
5. Separate the dough into 4 rectangles.
6. Firmly press perforations to seal.
7. Press each to form a 6x3-inch rectangle.
8. Mound generous 1/3 cup of broccoli mixture evenly onto one end of each dough rectangle.
9. Fold and strech dough over the filling; press the edges to seal well (squares will be very full).
10. With a fork, crimp the edges.
11. Place on a cookie sheet.
12. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with 2 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese.
13. Bake for 19-24 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. ***NOTE***to quickly thaw frozen broccoli package, cut small slit in the center pouch; microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, or until thawed.