Recipe: Green Chile Rollover Bites (using refrigerated crescent roll dough)

GREEN CHILE ROLLOVER BITES

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened and cut in half
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chilies
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 1/3 cups dry bread crumbs
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
Salsa (for serving)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking sheet.

Separate dough into four 3-by-6-inch rectangles on cutting board; press seams closed. Spread half block cream cheese onto each of the four rectangles; top each rectangle with half can chilies, spreading evenly across top. Fold rectangles in half lengthwise; cut each into 8 pieces.

Combine milk and egg in small bowl. Combine bread crumbs and seasoning mix in shallow dish.

Dip each filled piece into milk mixture; roll in breadcrumb mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve with salsa.

Makes 32 bites
Source; Dallas Cole, Wilsonville finalist, Ortega Create a Fiesta, Win a Siesta recipe contest