Asparagus Crescent Rolls (Cheesy!) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

FAQs

Can I blanch asparagus ahead of time? ›

Blanched asparagus will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Like most vegetables, if frozen raw, the texture, taste, colour and nutritional value of asparagus deteriorates. Make sure you blanch or cook the veg first to preserve these elements.

The truth is that the bend-and-snap method can actually waste delicious asparagus. Where a stalk breaks depends on the overall thickness of the stalk (skinny stalks are more flexible), how you bend it, and even how fresh the asparagus is (super-fresh asparagus tends to be more rigid).

Asparagus is great quickly stir-fried or sautéed over high heat. You could sauté spears in butter or olive oil with delicious results, but throwing some chopped herbs or sliced chiles into the pan adds wonderful flavor. Both of these methods produce juicy asparagus that retains its crunch.

One thing you definitely don't want to do is wash asparagus before storing it—the added moisture will cause the spears to get slimy. When you're ready to cook, just give them a quick rinse under cool running water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel, as Pradhan recommends.

What part of asparagus should you not eat? Most people trim off the tough, woody ends of asparagus spears before cooking or eating. Can you eat too much asparagus? There are no known side effects of eating too much asparagus, but in large quantities, the fiber in the vegetable may cause diarrhea, gas, or bloating.

Crescent rolls have a similar crescent-moon shape as croissants, but most aspects of these baked goods are different. Unlike croissants, crescent rolls are not laminated. This makes crescent rolls more bread-like than croissants.

Move the pan to a higher shelf in the oven. Or you can buy an insulated baking sheet (such as Air-Bake) that will give a little protection from the heat of the bottom burner in the oven. You can also put another baking sheet under your pan.

Let rise in warm place (80° to 85°F.) 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

The most common mistake people make when prepping raw asparagus is doing it too far in advance. They'll turn wilty and unpleasantly chewy if chopped or peeled ahead of time. Either prep them right before assembling and eating—or store them in cold water. They'll keep in the water in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Can you blanch vegetables ahead of time? ›

If preparing well ahead of time, you will want to blanch & shock the veggies. If preparing for immediate eating or cooking, there is no need to shock. Blanching is a technique of cooking items briefly in large amount of rapidly boiling, salted water.

You can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 days. You can make roasted asparagus ahead of time, and reheat them in a 425°F oven for a few minutes. Avoid using a microwave since it will make them soggy.