Festive Florentine Crescents Recipes

CHICKEN CRESCENT WREATH

Steps:

• Arrange crescent rolls on a 12-in. pizza pan, forming a ring with pointed ends facing the outer edge of pan and wide ends overlapping., Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over wide ends of rolls. Fold points over filling and tuck under wide ends (filling will be visible). , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled wreath in plastic and foil before freezing. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before reheating. Remove wreath from foil and plastic; reheat on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.

BACON APPETIZER CRESCENTS

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 375°F.
• MIX all ingredients except crescent dough.
• SEPARATE each can of dough into 8 triangles; cut each triangle lengthwise in half. Spread each dough triangle with 1 generous teaspoons cream cheese mixture; roll up, starting at short side of triangle. Place, point-sides down, on baking sheet.
• BAKE 12 to 15 minute or until golden brown. Serve warm.
• Size-Wise: Enjoy eating appetizers at a social occasion, but be mindful of portion size so you don't overdo it on calories.
• Substitute: Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.
• Special Extra: Sprinkle lightly with poppy seed before baking.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 190 calories, 13g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 2g trans fat, 25mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 5g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 4%DV iron.

FESTIVE FLORENTINE CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Thaw the spinach and drain well. Cube the Velveeta. Cook the bacon and crumble.
• Combine spinach, Velveeta, bread crumbs and bacon in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until Velveeta is melted.
• Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 16 triangles. Cut each in half lengthwise, to make 32 triangles.
• Spread each triangle with about 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture. Roll up, starting at wide end. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 11-13 minutes, until golden.