11 Easy Ways to Use Crescent Roll Dough
Crescent roll dough is one of the most versatile ingredients to keep on hand for quick and delicious meals. These 11 easy ways to use crescent roll dough will inspire you to create everything from savory appetizers to sweet desserts. Try turning them into Mini Chicken Pot Pie Muffins Recipe or Homemade Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents Recipe for effortless, crowd-pleasing results.
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Turn a can of crescent roll dough into 11 easy, budget-friendly recipes including savory dinners, sweet treats, and snacks that make store-bought dough taste homemade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Method: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- Cooked bacon
- Cooked chicken
- Alfredo sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Garlic
- Apple slices
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Broccoli
- Eggs
- Sausage
- Cheddar cheese
- Pastrami
- Cream cheese
- Pie filling (e.g. strawberry)
- Butter
- Various seasonings (e.g. everything bagel seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- For Bacon Chicken Alfredo Crescent Ring: Layer crescent dough in a ring, fill with cooked chicken, bacon, mozzarella, and Alfredo sauce. Fold and seal edges, bake for 25 minutes.
- For Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks: Roll dough with garlic butter and mozzarella, slice sticks, bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
- For Apple Crescent Donuts: Wrap sliced apples in crescent dough with cinnamon sugar, bake 15-20 minutes, drizzle with glaze.
- For Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole: Mix cooked chicken, broccoli, cheese, and crescent dough in a casserole dish, bake 20 minutes.
- For Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls: Roll dough with cinnamon sugar filling, slice, bake 15 minutes, drizzle with icing.
- For Pastrami Crescent Sandwich Bake: Layer pastrami and cheese in crescent dough, fold and bake 20 minutes.
- For Mini Cheesecake Pies: Fill dough cups with cream cheese and pie filling, bake 15 minutes.
- For Cheesy Garlic Bread with Crescent Dough: Spread garlic butter and cheese on dough, roll and bake 15 minutes.
- For Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Bake: Fill dough with cooked chicken, ham, and cheese, fold and bake 20 minutes.
- For Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls: Layer crescent dough, cooked sausage, eggs, and cheese in casserole, bake 25 minutes.
- For Pizza Crescent Pockets: Fill dough with pizza toppings, fold, seal and bake 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Crescent roll dough is highly versatile for both sweet and savory dishes. Use pre-cooked meats and vegetables to save time. Adjust fillings to taste and bake until golden brown for best results.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some easy ways to use crescent roll dough?
You can create quick appetizers, savory pinwheels, or sweet desserts. These 11 Easy Ways to Use Crescent Roll Dough include simple fillings and minimal prep. They are perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Can I prepare crescent roll dough recipes ahead of time?
Yes, many recipes can be assembled and refrigerated before baking. For best results, bake just before serving to ensure a flaky texture. This makes the 11 Easy Ways to Use Crescent Roll Dough ideal for planning ahead.
Do I need to thaw frozen crescent roll dough before using it?
Yes, always thaw frozen dough in the refrigerator according to package instructions. Using cold dough makes it easier to handle and shape for these 11 Easy Ways to Use Crescent Roll Dough. Never thaw at room temperature as it can become too sticky.
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