Savory Asparagus Croissants Recipes

ASPARAGUS ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400*.
• Break off tough ends of the asparagus leaving just the tender tips. Steam for several minutes until cooked crisp tender.
• Open crescent roll dough and separate at the seams. Sprinkle some cheese, bacon bits and green onion on each roll followed by an asparagus spear.
• Roll up and bake in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until rolls are browned.

CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO AND ASPARAGUS CRUSTED BUNDLES

Steps:

• Asparagus -- Pre cook the asparagus just 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave just lay flat on a paper towel and cover with a damp paper towel. Just to get a head start.
• Rolls -- Spread out the crescent rolls and press the pre cut seems together to form one large sheet. Cut in half top to bottom and then cup each half in 3 strips. Spread with some of the boursin or herb cheese. (Thin layer, not heavy).
• Wrap -- 4-5 asparagus spears with prosciutto. I like to alternate the spears going in different directions to make sure they cook evenly. Then wrap in the strips of crescent rolls a spiral pattern around the asparagus and prosciutto. Make sure you leave the tips and the very ends open (a inch or more) but the rest should be wrapped with the crescent roll.
• Bake -- Place the wrapped asparagus bundles on a cookie sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Melt the butter in the microwave and brush with butter. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake in a 400 degree oven for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.

CROISSANT & SALMON (OR HAM) BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 9 x 13 inch ovenproof dish& set aside.
• Slice the croissants in half (as if you were making a sandwich)& reserve the top halves.
• Cube the bottom halves& place in a very large mixing bowl.
• Mix in the cheese, salmon (or ham)& chives; set aside.
• Mix eggs, milk& seasonings in a separate bowl; add to the croissant mixture& combine well.
• Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
• Arrange the reserved croissant halves on top of the casserole.
• Gently press into the egg mixture to ensure that they get moistened.
• Bake in a reheated 350F oven for 50 minutes to an hour or until puffed up& golden brown.