Description
These Crescent Roll Tomato-Basil Squares are a delightful appetizer or snack perfect for any gathering. With a flaky crescent roll crust topped with a creamy cheese mixture, fresh cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, these squares are a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Crescent Roll Tomato-Basil Squares:
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Crust: Unroll crescent roll dough and press into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake until lightly golden, then cool slightly.
- Mix Cream Cheese Mixture: Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Squares: Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Arrange cherry tomatoes on top.
- Bake: Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish: Top with basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, prebake the crescent dough slightly longer.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for heat, or substitute heirloom tomatoes for color variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
