Best 6 Savory Crescent Bundles Recipes

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Welcome to the world of savory crescent bundles, where your taste buds are in for a delightful adventure. These delightful pastry pockets, crafted with flaky crescent dough and brimming with a symphony of savory fillings, are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner, an elegant brunch gathering, or a quick and satisfying lunch. With their golden-brown, buttery crust encasing a medley of flavors, these bundles offer a delightful contrast of textures and a burst of savory goodness that will tantalize your senses.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRESCENT CHICKEN BUNDLES



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When I was expecting our third child, this was one of the meals I put in the freezer ahead of time. We now have four kids and they all like these rich chicken pockets. I've also made them with ham or smoked turkey. -Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup crushed seasoned stuffing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, chives, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken., Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into eight rectangles; press perforations together. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with crushed stuffing, lightly pressing down., Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked bundles on baking sheets until firm; transfer to a freezer container. May be frozen up to 2 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SAVORY CRESCENT BUNDLES



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Every time I make this full-flavored dish, it reminds me of my mom. She made it often for me and my seven brothers and sisters. -Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
2 cups cooked cubed chicken or turkey
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Additional chives

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter until smooth. Stir in chicken, milk, chives, pimientos, salt and pepper., Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture into center of each rectangle. Bring four corners of dough together and twist; pinch edges to seal. , Brush tops of bundles with remaining butter. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Tie a chive around each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SAVORY CRESCENT CHICKEN SQUARES



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These are very good. You can also make them smaller using the "triangle" instead of the "square" and have as an appetizer instead of the main course.

Provided by Lali8752

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups cooked cubed boneless chicken or 2 (5 ounce) cans boneless chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped olive (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
3/4 cup crushed crouton

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese with 2 Tbsp butter until smooth.
  • Add next five ingredients and mix well.
  • Spoon 1/2 C meat mixture onto 2"triangles" of dough.
  • (don't separate, so you actually have a "square") Pull 4 corners to the top, center of mixture and twist slightly and seal edges by pinching.
  • Brush tops with remaining butter and sprinkle with croutons Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes in a 350* oven until golden brown.

SAVORY CRESCENT CHICKEN



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A quick and easy warm chicken sandwich. (TIP: Two 5-ounce cans of chunk chicken, drained and flaked, can be substituted for cubed cooked chicken.)

Provided by Sandy Rowe

Categories     Chicken Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 tablespoon minced onion
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¾ cup croutons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine until smooth. Add the chicken, onion, salt, pepper, milk and pimento. Mix well.
  • Separate crescent dough into four rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each rectangle. Pull 4 corners of dough to center of chicken mixture and twist firmly. Pinch edges to seal.
  • Place sandwiches on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops of sandwiches with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine; sprinkle with crushed croutons. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 91.8 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 790.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SAVORY CHICKEN BUNDLES



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Number Of Ingredients 7

4 packs boneless, skinless Country Pride Whole Chicken, 4 packs breasts, cooked and chopped or shredded
4 3/4 ounces Peer Gourmet Sliced Bacon, 1 pound , crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 pound Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 1 (3-pound) container , softened
5 1/2 tablespoons Maid O' Clover 2% Milk, 1 gallon
2/3 ounce Tones Chopped Onion, 1 (9 1/4-ounce) bottle , diced
1/4 cup Celery, 1 package , diced
1 pound Pillsbury 4-Pack Crescent Roll, 4 (8-ounce) cans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together all ingredients except crescent rolls; set aside. Unroll dough and separate into 4 squares of 2 triangles each, pinching together seams between triangles. Spoon filling equally into the center of each square. Bring all 4 corners of each square together above the filling; twist together and pinch edges to seal. Place bundles on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes. Tip: Stock up on festive party napkins, plates and candles at post-holiday sales. Tuck them away in a big box...you'll be all set to turn any casual meal or get-together into a party!

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SAVORY CRESCENT CHICKEN POCKETS



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This dish is so simple, yet when you eat it, you feel like a gourmet chef! Anyone you serve it to will feel the same!

Provided by Vols Fan

Categories     Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento (optional)
8 ounces crescent dinner rolls

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. In medium bowl, blend cream cheese and 2 T.butter until smooth. Add next 6 ing. Mixing well Separate crescent rolls into 4 rectangles;firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon ½ cup meat mixture onto center of each rectangle. Pull four corners of dough to top center of chicken mixture,twist slightly and seal edges. Brush tops with 1T.butter (or use the butter crescents and leave this step off). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 20-25minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 617.7, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.2

Tips:

  • Prep the dough in advance: If you're short on time, you can prepare the crescent dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to use it, simply thaw the dough in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to fillings for crescent bundles. You can use anything from savory meats and cheeses to sweet fruits and jams. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
  • Don't overfill the bundles: When filling the crescent bundles, be sure not to overfill them, or they will be difficult to seal and may burst open during baking. Fill them just enough so that the filling is evenly distributed and there is still a little room for the dough to expand.
  • Seal the bundles tightly: To prevent the filling from leaking out during baking, be sure to seal the crescent bundles tightly. You can do this by pinching the edges of the dough together with your fingers, or by using a fork to crimp the edges.
  • Bake the bundles until golden brown: Bake the crescent bundles in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and the filling is heated through. The baking time will vary depending on the type of filling you are using, so be sure to check the recipe for specific instructions.

Conclusion:

Crescent bundles are a versatile and delicious appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own tastes. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of crescent bundles that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give crescent bundles a try. You won't be disappointed!

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