When the craving for pizza arises but cooking up a traditional pie seems like too much effort, let pizza crescents come to your rescue. These delightful treats are an ingenious way to combine the flavors and textures of a classic pizza with the convenience of a crescent roll. They're the perfect appetizer, snack, or light meal that can be easily customized to suit any taste. From classic pepperoni and cheese to creative combinations like BBQ chicken or roasted vegetable, pizza crescents offer boundless possibilities for experimentation. So gather your favorite toppings, preheat the oven, and embark on a culinary journey into the world of pizza crescents.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRESCENT PIZZA
My son want pizza for breakfast this morning. He found the recipe in his 4-H book but we did not have the refrigerated biscuits. So we improvised and this is what we came up with. You can add cooked ham, chopped hard cooked eggs or what ever else you want.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease a cookie baking sheet.
- Gently unroll out the crescent dough on the baking sheet so it stays in a long rectangle.
- Press any seams together.
- Layer the crust with the sauce, pepperoni and then the cheese.
- Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until center is baked. (Ladypit said her's was ready in 11 minutes).
- Note: 12 minutes leaves the inside still doughy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.8, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 906.4, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 18
MEAT LOVER'S PIZZA CRESCENT RING
Cheesy and triple-meat-filled, this crescent ring is like a stromboli only flaky, thanks to the crescent dough. Perfect for a large gathering--slice, dip and eat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the sausage, stirring and breaking up into pieces, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until browned in some spots and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the pizza sauce. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Coat the back of a baking sheet with cooking spray. Unroll both cans of crescent dough and separate unto 16 triangles. Put a 5-inch ramekin in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the triangles in a ring around the ramekin so the short sides of the dough are touching the ramekin, overlapping slightly, and the pointed ends are facing outward (it should look like a giant sun).
- Spoon the sausage mixture over the short ends of the triangles closest to the ramekin. Cover the sausage with the ham slices. Top the ham with the pepperoni and then cover pepperoni with cheese slices. Remove the ramekin. Take hold of the pointed end of one of the triangles and fold it up and over the filling, tucking the tip under the bottom edge of dough to secure (the dough will not cover the filling completely). Repeat with the remaining triangles (there will be some gaps where you can see the mixture).
- Bake until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Brush the dough with the butter and sprinkle with the Italian seasoning. Let cool for 15 minutes. Use a spatula to slide the ring off the baking sheet onto a platter. Serve with more pizza sauce.
PIZZA CANDY CANE CRESCENT
Look again: this savory candy cane-shaped appetizer is filled with all the fixings of a pepperoni pizza. A sweet basil bow is the final touch.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll the crescent dough and separate the triangles along the perforated lines. Cut the triangles in half lengthwise so that you have 16 triangles.
- Overlap 2 pieces of parchment to make a 24-inch-long piece. Arrange the crescent triangles lengthwise in a long row on top of the parchment, with the pointy ends upright and the flat ends overlapping just slightly (the row should be as long as the parchment paper). Gently press the overlapping pieces of dough together so to seal.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the thickest part of the strip of dough (about 1 1/2-inches). Sprinkle the cheese over the sauce and top with a layer of pepperoni.
- Fold the pointy ends of the dough over top of the pepperoni tucking them under the dough to enclose the filling. Gently curve the top end of the dough to the left to make a candy cane shape that is the length of the back of a baking sheet. Transfer the parchment onto the back of a baking sheet. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top of the dough. Bake until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Tuck the basil leaves into the candy cane to make a bow. Serve with more sauce for dipping.
CRESCENT PIZZA POCKETS
Make perfect pizza pockets by wrapping pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni in crescent dough and baking until golden brown.
Provided by Pillsbury
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Pillsbury® Crescents
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll dough on cookie sheet and separate into 4 rectangles; press each into 6x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
- Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on half of each rectangle to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons cheese; top with 6 slices pepperoni. Fold dough diagonally over filling; firmly press edges with fork to seal. Sprinkle each triangle with 1/4 teaspoon grated cheese. With fork, prick top of each to allow steam to escape.
- Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until deep golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1135.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
PIZZA CRESCENTS
This is a quick and easy snack/appetizer for children and adults alike. The buttery crescent dough goes great with the tangy tomato paste and sausage. Enjoy!
Provided by MizEmerilLagasse
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 16 crescents
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small saute pan, brown the sausage, and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix together the tomato paste and the water, and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent dough and split apart the triangles.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the tomato paste on each of the crescents dough triangles.
- Carefully sprinkle each with sausage crumbles and cheese (make share not to over fill them).
- Gently roll the crescents, place them on a baking sheet, and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- These are great it you serve them with warm pizza or pasta sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 40.2, Sodium 464.1, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 9
PIZZA CRESCENT BAKE
"When my husband and I were first married, I didn't have many recipes," recalls Laurie Malyuk of River Falls, Wisconsin. "When my cousin found out, she wrote out nearly 50 of them-including this family favorite."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll one tube of crescent dough; place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Press to seal perforations. , In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle over dough. Top with pizza sauce and sprinkle with cheeses. , On a lightly floured surface, press or roll second tube of crescent dough into a 13x9-in. rectangle, sealing seams and perforations. Place over cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST PIZZA
This crescent roll pizza is what my kids ask for the most for breakfast!
Provided by SUSANBOWMAN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spread crescent rolls on the bottom of a rimmed pizza pan. Top with sausage, followed by hash browns. Add pimentos and oregano.
- Mix eggs, Cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pizza.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and continue to bake for 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1469.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the pizza dough into triangles. This will help prevent tearing and give you clean, even slices.
- Be careful not to overstuff the pizza crescents. Too much filling will make them difficult to fold and seal.
- Bake the pizza crescents until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Let the pizza crescents cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help prevent the cheese from oozing out.
- Serve the pizza crescents with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing are all great options.
Conclusion:
Pizza crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game days. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a pizza crescent recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give pizza crescents a try. You won't be disappointed!
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