Say goodbye to ordinary snacks and hello to Pizza Crescent Rolls, the ultimate cheesy goodness! Quick to make and loaded with flavor, these rolls are perfect for serving at a party or for an easy weeknight dinner.
Craving a quick and delicious snack that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Pizza Crescent Rolls! They’re like bite-sized pizza pockets filled with your favorite pizza meat and gooey mozzarella cheese and baked to golden brown perfection! They're super easy to whip up, making them perfect for busy weeknights, an easy after school snack, movie marathons, or even a last-minute party treat.
I couldn't possibly know how many times my kids asked for these when they were little, and we still make them often! They take about 15 minutes to prep with your favorite pizza toppings both kids and adults love. While they bake, I like to whip up a quick side salad or cut up raw veggies to go with them! They can be a meal, snack, or the party appetizer that everyone will go back for seconds!
Once you fall in love with these rolls, you MUST MAKE some of our other crescent roll viral recipes, Cheeseburger Crescent Ring, French Dip Crescent Ring, and Ham and Swiss Crescent Ring!
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Why You'll Like This Recipe
- Quick and Easy Recipe: Pepperoni crescent rolls have simple ingredients and are perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute get togethers—ready in just 20 minutes!
- Customizable: Fill the flaky crescent rolls with your favorite toppings on a pizza.
- Perfect for Parties: Great for serving at parties or a game day get-together as a finger food snack that’s easy to share. It's also a guaranteed kid-friendly snack win!
- Deliciously Cheesy: These easy crescent roll pizza treats are gooey, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, making them impossible to resist!
Ingredients
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- Crescent Rolls: The flaky, buttery crescent dough exterior forms the perfect, golden base to hold all the delicious fillings together. I recommend using Pillsbury brand if possible.
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks: Melted mozzarella brings gooey, cheesy goodness to each bite.
- Pizza Meat (Pepperoni, Salami, Prosciutto): These savory meats add flavor and heartiness to the rolls. Slices of pepperoni are our family favorite!
- Butter: Brushed on top before baking, it adds richness and helps achieve a golden, crispy finish.
- Garlic: Adds a burst of flavor that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
- Italian Seasoning: A delicious blend of herbs that contributes the classic Italian pizza flavor.
- Crescent Roll Dippers: Use your favorite pizza sauce to dip these rolls in. Pizza sauce, Alfredo sauce, garlic butter, marinara sauce, or ranch are great options!
Tools You'll Need
- Half Size or 12"x17" Sheet Pan
- Handheld Cheese Grater or Rotary Cheese Grater (optional)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
How to Make Pizza Crescent Rolls
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Separate the crescent rolls and place on a cutting board. On the wide end of each crescent roll triangle, place 2-3 slices of your chosen pizza meat and half a cheese stick.
- Starting with the wide end, roll into the narrow end.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the mixture over each pizza roll.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm with pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Preparation Option: If you prefer the meat and cheese enclosed instead of exposed, press or roll the dough to an ⅛th inch thickness, add the filling, roll, and enclose by pressing the ends of the dough together.
- Add Veggies: If you like, add finely chopped bell peppers, onions, or black olives to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Cheese: Swap mozzarella sticks for other cheeses like provolone or cheddar cheese for a different taste. You can also use mozzarella shredded cheese. You can also top the rolls with shredded or grated parmesan cheese before or after baking.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the rolls ahead of time, refrigerate them, and bake them just before serving!
- Meat Options: Use vegetarian pepperoni or omit completely for a meatless version. Turkey pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, or ground beef is another meat option.
- Dough Options: Store-bought dough is a shortcut, yummy ingredient. Substitute crescent rolls with pizza dough or puff pastry for a different texture. You can also make crescent rolls from scratch!
- Herb Variations: If you don’t have Italian seasoning, a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme works well too.
- Low-Fat Alternatives: You can use low-fat cheese or leaner meats as substitutes. Just keep in mind that this will affect the texture and flavor slightly.
Storage
Store any leftover pizza stuffed crescent rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. To reheat, simply pop in the microwave about 1 minute or just until warmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
While it might be tempting to pile on extra delicious fillings, it's best to resist that urge. Overloading them can lead to uneven baking, resulting in doughy centers and fillings spilling out onto the baking sheet. For optimal results, stick to the ingredient amounts specified in the recipe. Also bake at the correct temperature at the time specified.
You can customize your pizza crescent rolls with various fillings such as vegetables (like bell peppers and mushrooms), different cheeses (like provolone or cheddar), or other types of meats (like ham or cooked sausage).
Yes, you can prepare the rolls ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. Just be sure to cover them tightly with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
These rolls are great with dipping sauces like marinara, garlic butter, ranch dressing, or even pesto for a tasty twist.
The rolls are ready when they are golden brown on the outside and the dough is fully cooked. You can check the bottom of one of the rolls to ensure it is also browned and cooked through.
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Pizza Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package Pillsbury Crescent rolls
- 4 mozzarella sticks cut in half
- 4-6 ounces pizza meat (pepperoni, salami or prosciutto)
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Crescent Roll Dippers: Pizza sauce, garlic butter, marinara sauce, or ranch are great dips served on the side!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Separate the crescent rolls and place on a cutting board. On the wide end of each crescent roll triangle, place 2-3 slices of your chosen pizza meat and half a cheese stick.
- Starting with the wide end, roll into the narrow end.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the mixture over each pizza roll.
- Sprinkle the tops with Italian seasoning. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly, then serve warm with your favorite pizza roll dippers.
- Preparation Alternative: If you prefer the meat and cheese enclosed instead of exposed, press or roll the dough to an ⅛th inch thickness, add the filling, roll, and enclose by pressing the ends of the dough together.
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Notes
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Add Veggies: If you like, add finely chopped bell peppers, onions, or black olives to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Cheese: Swap mozzarella sticks for other cheeses like provolone or cheddar cheese for a different taste. You can also use mozzarella shredded cheese. You can also top the rolls with shredded or grated parmesan cheese before or after baking.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the rolls ahead of time, refrigerate them, and bake them just before serving!
- Meat Options: Use vegetarian pepperoni or omit completely for a meatless version. Turkey pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, or ground beef is another meat option.
- Dough Options: Store-bought dough is a shortcut, yummy ingredient. Substitute crescent rolls with pizza dough or puff pastry for a different texture. You can also make crescent rolls from scratch!
- Herb Variations: If you don’t have Italian seasoning, a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme works well too.
- Low-Fat Alternatives: You can use low-fat cheese or leaner meats as substitutes. Just keep in mind that this will affect the texture and flavor slightly.
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