[Kitchen Witch]

BROCCOLI-CHEESE SQUARES

1/2 cup uncooked instant white rice
1/2 cup water
1 (10-oz.) pkg. Green Giant® Frozen Broccoli in Cheese Flavored Sauce, thawed*
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (8-oz.) can Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese



1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
2. In medium bowl, combine cooked rice, broccoli in cheese sauce, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well.
3. Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press each to form 6x3 1/2-inch rectangle. Mound generous 1/3 cup broccoli mixture evenly onto one end of each dough rectangle. Fold and stretch dough over filling; press edges to seal. (Squares will be very full.) With tines of fork, crimp edges. Place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake at 350°F. for 19 to 24 minutes or until golden brown.



* To quickly thaw broccoli, cut small slit in center of pouch; microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed.