Easy Baked Onion Rolls

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 8 oz. can refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg -- beaten

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375°. In small bowl, combine onion, butter, Parmesan cheese, poppy seeds, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, garlic powder, and pepper; mix well. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 2 strips, forming 8 strips. Spoon about 2 teaspoons onion mixture down center of each strip. Bring long sides of dough together over filling; firmly pinch edges to seal. Twist each filled dough strip; form into a ring. Pinch ends of strips together to seal.

2. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder. Dip top and sides of rings in beaten egg and then in bread crumb mixture. Place, crumb side up, on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.