Pizza Crescent Rolls
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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 306kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g
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