Change up your veggie side dish with these green beans and gouda wrapped up in Pillsbury crescent rolls in these Green Bean and Gouda Crescent Bundles.
Back to school. I can’t believe it’s already here.
Back to school hasn’t been a big deal around out house. Until this year. Abbi will be starting school soon, and although it’s just pre-school, I’m realizing how much our routines are going to change. Now starts the drop off and pick up. And the activities. We are normally homebodies, so venturing out several days a week is going to be a new thing for us.
I’m seeing some simplifying in our future. Especially when it comes to dinnertime.
Thank goodness for some great ideas from friends. You see – I was talking with my partners in crime, Carrian from Sweet Basil and Kristy from Sweet Treats and More were talking about doing another blog party. (I think I’m loving these blog parties – this might become a monthly thing around here!) We were throwing out ideas, and Carrian had the great idea to do a back to school dinner theme. And let’s face it – when it comes to simplifying, it often means taking some help from the store. We pulled together a group of our favorite blogging friends, and decided to do a back to school dinner party with our favorite Pillsbury products. (Who can resist a crescent roll?)
I’m excited to be partying with Christy from The Girl Who Ate Everything, Ashton from Something Swanky, Nikki from Chef in Training, Kristy from Sweet Treats and More, Carrian from Sweet Basil and Jocelyn from Inside BruCrew Life. I have actually been lucky enough to meet every one of these amazing ladies, even though some of them are across the country from me.
So make sure you click the links or pictures below to see what everyone is bringing to our virtual party. This is a meal I wish we were having in person, because I’m pretty much in love with everything on the menu!
I decided to add the side dish. And after I committed, I realized – I am the worst at side dishes. Seriously. We will usually do a simple green salad, or steamed or roasted veggies. But let’s be honest – the kids usually are not all about the veggies. At least mine aren’t. So that got me thinking – what could I do to jazz up a vegetable side dish? Wrap them in crescent rolls!
Seriously, I think you could wrap anything in crescent rolls and it would make it better. And luckily my idea wasn’t too crazy, because they actually ended up delicious!! I added gouda because I had these green beans on the mind, but I really think you could add your favorite cheese here and it would totally work. And hey – with this side dish, you don’t have to worry about a bread side dish – you’ve got both in one!
I hope you enjoy our virtual dinner party and get some great ideas for making back to school a little easier!
Green Bean and Gouda Crescent Bundles
Ingredients
- 8-10 oz fresh green beans
- 4 oz gouda shredded
- 1 can 8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the edges of the green beans, and when the water comes to a boil, blanch the green bean for 1-2 minutes. Remove and put in ice water to stop the cooking. Remove to a dish towel or paper towels to dry.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Unroll the crescent rolls. Place about 5-6 green beans across the center of each roll, then top with about a tablespoon of the grated cheese. Roll up the crescent rolls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.
It’s time to party back to school style! Make sure you check out all of these fabulous recipes and blogs!
Appetizer – Ham and Cheese Pinwheels by The Girl Who Ate Everything
Appetizer – Honey Pecan Baked Brie Dip with Pie Crust Dippers by Something Swanky
Side Dish – Green Bean and Gouda Crescent Bundles by Taste and Tell
Main Dish – Chicken Enchilada Pillows by Chef in Training
Main Dish – Spaghetti Stuffed Calzones by Sweet Treats and More
Dessert – Bomb Diggity Brownies by Sweet Basil
Dessert – Peanut Butter Butterfinger Pie by Inside BruCrew Life
Nannette says
could you assembly the Bundles ahead of time cover them and them bake them just before for your dinner party? I would like to take them to our family Thanksgiving Dinner
Deborah says
I think it would depend on how far ahead of time – the rolls may dry out a little bit, but I’m guessing it would be fine.
Valerie says
I’m having a Halloween party these will be perfect to make and set on the buffet. I’ve already tried them and hot and cold and they are very good.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Fun party! And this is such a great idea. It’s a sure way to get me to my veggies!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I think this is a fabulous way to get kids to eat more veggies. These are so pretty to look at too!!! Thank you so much for putting together the fun party!
Chels R. says
This is so fun! Kids love anything with a bit of wrapping on it 🙂
Joanne says
I love this as a way to get kids (or other veggie haters) to eat veggies!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
What a fun dinner party! And green beans and gouda in a crescent roll, are you kidding me?? LOVE.
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
I cant go past a good cresent roll, especially one with gouda! A great way of eating veggies for fussy adults
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
OMG I’m crying.
Tracey says
What a great way to make veggies more appealing! I haven’t had a crescent roll in ages, but they’re so darn good 🙂
Tieghan says
Mmm! Gouda is my favorite!! These look like the perfect dinner side dish!
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
Gosh, I love this idea! You are totally right – you could pretty much wrap anything in a crescent roll and it would be better 🙂 Such a great idea to help kids get their veggies!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
What a fun party Deborah! This little side dish looks wonderful. I love gouda – A LOT!