Crescent rolls are already a gift, but I’m about to show you how to unlock their true potential. These 19 appetizer recipes will elevate those buttery, flaky rolls into seriously craveable bites.
Get ready to discover the endless possibilities of crescent roll dough!
1. Reuben Roll-Ups
You can whip up these savory, meaty reuben roll-ups in 20 minutes with just a can of crescent rolls, some Thousand Island dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut.
They have the same great taste as reubens, but in a smaller format. Plus, I might actually prefer them to regular reubens because of the delicious crescent rolls.
2. Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring
Do you enjoy sausage rolls? Do you enjoy them even more when they contain cheese?
In that case, you will adore this ring made from sausage and cheese!
Sausage, crescent rolls, and Monterey Jack cheese are all you’ll need to prepare them. It’s like a cheesy sausage roll that has been supersized, and it is incredibly delicious.
3. Cranberry Brie Crescent Braid
I mentioned before that there wouldn’t be many dessert recipes in this collection, but this dish is an exception.This pastry is both sweet and savory and filled with brie, cranberry sauce, rosemary, and orange zest.
The almonds and sugar on top provide a touch of sweetness and crunch, while the crescent roll shell binds everything together.This can be served as a dessert, a breakfast pastry, or as an appetizer.
4. Cranberry Brie Bites
These brie nibbles with cranberry are comparable to the braid, but you can create them with just five ingredients and a muffin tin. It takes less than 30 minutes to create two dozen, and every one is ideal to be a yummy mouthful.
It’s difficult to refuse something so delicious and sweet.
5. Garlic Cheese Crescent Rolls
If you enjoy garlic and cheese just as much as I do, you’ll certainly enjoy this recipe. With a warm, buttery, garlic topping and a melted cheese center, these rolls go nicely with the majority of meals but are also delicious on their own.
With just seven ingredients, they’re also incredibly simple to prepare and ready in under 20 minutes.
6. Mushroom Logs
If you’re a mushroom enthusiast, I saved the finest for last.
Mushroom logs, packed with cream cheese and mushrooms and sprinkled with poppy seeds for extra taste, are a mushroom lover’s dream come true. They’re simple and quick to prepare, easy to consume, and don’t need any dipping sauce. Each bite combines the deep, earthy flavors of mushrooms with the creamy, light flavor of cream cheese.
7. Mini-Cheese and Onion Pastries
I don’t understand why savory pastries aren’t created more often. These are among my favorites and are absolutely amazing.
It takes only 20 minutes to prepare them, and you’ll just need five ingredients: crescent rolls, cheddar cheese, green onions, olive oil, and dried dill. Green onions and cheese are always delicious together, and the dill provides a flavorful touch. The only disadvantage to these pastries is that they’re very difficult to stop eating.
8. Spinach Dip Crescent Wreath
This spinach dip crescent wreath is fantastic for the holidays. It is incredibly stunning and actually easier to create than you might believe.
First, prepare the creamy spinach dip. Then, arrange your crescent roll dough on a platter in a sun-shaped design, with a small bowl in the center for spacing. Place a large dollop of spinach dip around the base of the rolls in a circle, and then roll each one up.
It takes very little effort, particularly given how stunning and original the final product is.
9. Everything Crescent Rolls
You would not be able to tell that these weren’t everything bagels just by trying them. Maybe it’s the Everything Seasoning, or perhaps it’s the herb and garlic cream cheese spread, but these taste almost exactly like everything bagels regardless.
The one noticeable distinction is that crescent rolls have a softer, fluffier texture than bagels do.
10. Crab Rangoon Crescent Cups
These are yet another option for bite-sized treats that are wonderfully creamy on the inside and buttery and crisp on the outside. The crab is nicely spiced and delicate, and the mozzarella is decadent and stretchy.
In simple terms, these are amazing.
11. Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels
I could talk about these pinwheels for hours. These are seriously amazing. The flavors are fantastic: flaky, fluffy, cheesy, and garlic-y.
While they might not be as pretty as the spinach dip wreath, they more than make up for it in flavor. With each bite, you’ll get a strong, herby flavor that lingers on your palate.
I could genuinely eat an entire pan by myself, and that’s not a joke. So, if you’re preparing these for a medium-to-large group, you may want to make two pans.
12. Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
You’ll just need ham, cheese, crescent rolls, and your favorite sauces to prepare these lovely and delectable pinwheels.
I would recommend that you don’t omit the horseradish. It gives a wonderful punch of flavor, and without it, the pinwheels simply feel incomplete.
13. Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls
Jalapeno poppers always create an excellent appetizer since they’re packed with heat and flavor. They become even better when you cover them in a delicate, flaky crescent roll.
The rolls offer a lovely buttery taste that enhances the poppers’ spiciness.
14. Mini-Spinach Quiche
Many people avoid producing quiche at home because they believe it to be challenging and time-consuming, but with these mini-spinach quiches, it takes only 35 minutes to make 16! Even though they are mini, they still have all of the characteristics of a full-size quiche, such as plenty of seasonings and melted cheese.
Also, preparing them with crescent roll dough is a brilliant idea.
15. Crescent Roll Taco Ring
This is yet another one of those meals that looks difficult to prepare but isn’t. Essentially, you’re creating a taco salad, but instead of tortillas or chips, you’ll use crescent rolls.
It’s a wonderful swap, too. With tacos or taco salad, crescent rolls provide a savory, comfort-food taste that’s difficult to surpass.
16. BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls
Consider preparing these handmade pizza rolls instead if you love pizza rolls but feel bad about consuming those greasy, microwaveable squares loaded with calories. Making eight rolls requires around 45 minutes, but they taste delicious, and while they are not large, they are still larger than pizza rolls that can be microwaved.
Also, they are healthier and taste far superior.
17. Spinach Artichoke Dip Cups
I’m not sure why crescent rolls and spinach and artichoke go together so well, but it definitely works.
These dip cups are a delectable snack. They have the same flavor and texture as spinach and artichoke dip, but because there is absolutely no double-dipping, they are much more sanitary.
If you enjoy the strong flavor and creaminess of spinach artichoke dip, as well as the tasty crunchiness of baked crescent rolls, you’ll adore these.
18. Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
While these bacon cream cheese crescent roll bites might not be the healthiest snack available, they are definitely among the tastiest.
They take less than 20 minutes to prepare and are quick and simple. The ingredients are all listed there in the name: bacon, cream cheese, and crescent rolls. Fill the crescent roll pieces with cream cheese and then wrap the whole thing in bacon.
Each one is small but brimming with flavor. While they are delicious on their own, I sometimes make a garlic butter sauce for dipping because why not.