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Twigs in a Blanket

Asparagus spears wrapped in a flaky pastry.
Recipe by Grow Your Kids
Wide shot of asparagus spears wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.94
Makes8 servings
Total timeTotal22 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 12 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 12 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 8 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 can refrigerated low-fat crescent rolls
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or corn/canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Unroll crescent dough and separate along perforated lines into 8 triangles.
  3. Place 2-4 asparagus spears on the bottom corner of each triangle.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese over each triangle.
  5. Roll crescent dough from the bottom corner to make 8 triangles.
  6. Place bundles on ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Brush oil over exposed asparagus tips and sprinkle with salt.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
  9. Serve warm.
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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