Ham and Asparagus Squares

 

1/2

lb fresh thin asparagus spears

1

can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

1 1/2

cups finely shredded Swiss cheese (6 oz)

1 1/2

oz thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips

2

teaspoons olive oil

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, heat 1/2 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Plunge asparagus into bowl of ice water to cool; drain on paper towels.
• 2 On ungreased cookie sheet, unroll dough; press into 11x8-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. With fork, prick crust generously.
• 3 Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese; top with prosciutto strips. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Arrange cooked asparagus spears in rows over cheese, alternating tips. Brush with oil; sprinkle with pepper flakes.
• 4 Bake 5 to 7 minutes longer or until edges of crust are deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. With serrated knife, cut into squares. Serve warm.