*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Parmesan Bites

Recipe By     : Fabfood by Tammy Cantrell 8/98
Serving Size  : 32   Preparation Time :0:15
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      oz            Pkg cream cheese -- softened
   1 1/4  c             Parmesan cheese -- grated, divided (5 oz)
   2      cans          Refrigerated cresent dinner rolls -- (8 oz ea)
   1      c             Red bell pepper -- chopped
     1/4  c             Fresh parsley -- chopped

Mix cream cheese and 1 cup parmesan cheese with electric mixer on
medium speed until well blended. Separate cresent rolls into 8
rectangles; seal perforations. Spread 3 tb cream cheese mixture on
each rectangle; top with red pepper and parsley. Fold long end up
over filling to center; fold up again to enclose remaining filling.
Cut each into equal size squares. Place, seam-side down, on cookie
sheet. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 F for
13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 32 bites.

Variation: Substitute pepperoni and oregano for red bell peppers and
fresh parsley.

Busted by Laura M. 8/98



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