Onion-Bacon Crescent Bites

A cheese and bacon filling complements a flaky crescent pastry in a mouthwatering appetizer that's a snap to prepare. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

October 25, 2009

Ingredients

slices bacon, cut into pieces

1/2

cup chopped onion

package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/3

cup shredded Cheddar cheese

tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1/2

teaspoon paprika

1/4

teaspoon caraway seed, crushed

can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In 6-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 3 minutes. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Drain if necessary.
2

In small bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth. Add bacon mixture, Cheddar cheese, parsley, paprika and caraway seed; mix well. Set aside.
3

If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 4 rectangles. Press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles.
4

Spoon 1/4 of bacon mixture onto each rectangle; spread to within 1/2 inch from 1 long side. Roll up each rectangle, starting with topped long side and rolling to untopped side. Press edge to seal. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices. Place cut down side on cookie sheet.
5

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.