Beautiful Butterflies???

 

Uh oh, I don't think these caterpillars are going to make it to the chrysalis stage...

Can of Pillsbury crescent rolls, green food coloring, and a small amount of the filling of your choice to make these yummy caterpillars. I had leftover rotisserie chicken, so I chopped it small and cooked it on the stovetop with finely chopped red onion and a small amount of curry paste. I let the filling cool and added shredded jalapeno jack cheese.  The crescent dough is small, so you will only be able to get about a tablespoon of filling in each one. Roll up as directed on the can and bake in a 400 degree oven for 9-12 mins. Don't let them get too browned.  To make things easy, I used the Wilton food color spray and one can covered the eight crescent rolls. If you want to add the black dot detail, I used a cotton swab dipped in black food gel and then used the flat end of a meat skewer dipped in yellow mustard. These make a fun appetizer or light lunch paired with a nice salad.

*If you are unable to find the Wilton food color spray, you can do an egg white wash or melted butter tinted with green food coloring prior to baking. The color will probably not be as vibrant. The food spray can be found at well-stocked grocery and craft stores.