14 ways to transform crescent roll dough into something mouthwatering and delicious

With many of us limited for home-based activities during quarantine, even the most unlikely individuals have turned to baking. For those who have hours to spare, baking is a fantastic hobby to take up. It’s therapeutic, rewarding, and – best of all – you get to enjoy your delicious creations once the hard work is over.

One of the most versatile recipes to try out is crescent rolls. These pastry treats can be altered into sweet or savory delicacies for every occasion.

You only need a few basic ingredients to master crescent rolls, and there are plenty of recipes to get your hands on! Here are 14 of our favorite:

Crescent Roll Pizza

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Bossbowl Source: Bossbowl

Traditional pizza is so last year. This recipe for crescent roll pizzas will open your eyes to the deliciousness of cheese and pepperoni-wrapped pastry fillings. Just bake for 12-15 minutes at 375°F.

You can get as creative as you want with your pizza rolls. One good idea is to heat up some pre-made marinara sauce to use as a dip. Here’s the full recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Ring

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One fancy snack option for when you’re hosting a party is to combine your crescent rolls to create a tear-and-share “ring”. For meat eaters, get your hands on some buffalo chicken to wrap, and serve with ranch dressing. The full recipe can be found here.

Spinach Artichoke Roll

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Paint Chips and Frosting Source: Paint Chips and Frosting

Spinach and artichoke is a combination that’s blossomed in popularity, thanks to a big rise in vegetarianism over the past few years. But even if you’re not a veggie, there’s still lots of enjoyment to be had from spinach artichoke crescent rolls!

Just wrap spinach artichoke dip in your rolls, bake, then serve to your hungry family or friends. Here’s the best recipe we can find.

Ham & Cheese Rolls

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Mama Loves Food Source: Mama Loves Food

Onto another classic flavour combination: ham and cheese. If you’re getting a bit bored with ham and cheese sandwiches, try switching things up with a crescent roll version. Add a bit of dressing and you’ve got yourself a certain school lunchbox favorite. You’ll find more info here.

French Dip With Au Jus

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Who said crescent rolls couldn’t be fancy? We’re talking roast beef and cheese for this recipe. Simply wrap the two ingredients to make the savory snack, then whip up a tasty au jus dipping sauce using following this recipe.

Jalepeño Poppin’ Rolls

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Life is more interesting with spice, and jalepeño peppers are here to prove exactly why. You’ll also need bacon, cream cheese, and some pre-made crescent roll dough. Bake in the oven to create the perfect starter for a three-course dinner at home. Here’s the recipe you’ll need.

Stuffed Taco Roll

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Taco ingredients should never be limited to using in taco shells only, as proven by this stuffed taco crescent roll recipe. Get your hands on some seasoned ground beef, then experiment with your usual taco ingredients to create your perfect taco rolls. This website has all the details you need.

Cream Cheese & Asparagus Roll

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Asparagus and cream cheese make for a delicious pairing even on their own, so why not stuff them into a crescent roll for an even more delicious treat? The recipe you need is here.

S’Mores Crescent Roll

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We mentioned that crescent rolls can be used in sweet dessert baking, and here’s one of our favorite examples: the s’mores crescent roll. Chocolate lovers, click here for the recipe.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

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Who said strawberry cream cheese recipes had to take hours to perfect? With crescent roll dough, you can make your very own miniature strawberry cream cheese Danish using a few simple ingredients. It doesn’t look like much – but that flavor
 out of this world! Get cooking with this recipe.

Lemon Cheesecake Roll

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Here’s another recipe that normally proves fairly difficult: lemon cheesecake. If you want to skip the lengthy prep, just make the dessert in roll form instead. They’ll still have the cheesecake taste, but you can make them far more quickly! Add a lemon glaze on top for perfection. Here’s the full recipe.

Chocolate Nutella Croissant

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Nutella. Need we say anymore? This is actually all this recipe calls for. Simply spread a generous helping of Nutella onto your crescent rolls, roll them up, and bake. Guaranteed chocolaty goodness with every bite. Here’s how to make them.

Apple Cinnamon Roll

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Apple and cinnamon remind us of Christmas and the delicious, stomach-warming recipes that come with the holiday season. The pair taste amazing when combined – and you need to try this apple cinnamon crescent roll recipe. Simply wrap slices of apple in crescent roll dough, top with a generous sprinkling of cinnamon, then bake. The recipe you’ll need is here.

Pumpkin Pie Roll

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If you’ve made pumpkin pie one too many times in the past, you can enjoy a new take on the classic dessert by making it in crescent roll form. This recipe will show you how it’s done.

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