Cresent Ham & Cheese Ring

Ingredients

• 1 8oz. pkg. original or low-calorie crescent rolls
• 1 cup 4Sisters organic white rice, cooked in chicken broth, if desired, according to pkg. directions
• 1 ½ cup finely diced ham
• 1 cup fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (remove 1- inch off tough end of asparagus spear)
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 3 green onions, chopped, tops and bottoms
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp. Kraft mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. dried dill or 1 tbsp. fresh dill
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 egg white
• 2 tbsp. shaved almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except the egg white and almonds.
3. Place all crescent roll triangles, overlapping, in a circle on a greased round baking stone, with smallest tip of triangle hanging slightly over the edge of the baking stone.
4. Place filling around the dough that is on the baking stone. Wrap the small end of the dough up and over the filling, tucking it into the center.
5. Whisk the egg white in a bowl. Brush the dough with the egg white wash. Sprinkle with almonds.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Slice and serve. Serves 4 as main course, 8 as a snack, or side dish.
8. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or snack.