Crescent Roll Pizza Braid

This recipe for Crescent Roll Pizza Braid is filled with cheese, pepperoni, chopped green peppers and plenty of marinara sauce.

I guarantee your family will love it and be asking for it every week! Step-by-step photo instructions included so you can see how easy this recipe is to make.

Make this crescent roll recipe on nights you think you're too busy to prep dinner.

Sometimes it's hard getting dinner on the table every night. I know it is for me. Which is why I love creating and sharing with you easy family recipes like this recipe that's ready in about 20 minutes.

What I love most about this crescent roll pizza braid recipe is that it's very easy to change it to what your family prefers. If your kids are not fans of pepperoni, leave it out!

This recipe should serve 2 to 4 people. It helps to add a side salad or maybe pasta salad as side dishes. This recipe pairs well with my Pizza Dipping Sauces.

Table of Contents

• Can you use crescent roll dough in place of puff pastry?
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• Main Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Top Tip
• Baking Instructions
• LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
• Storage, Freezing and Reheating Tips
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Main Ingredients Needed

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Open the can of crescent rolls, but do not separate them. Place them on a piece of parchment paper.

Step 2: Press the dough together to form one big rectangle. You can use a pastry dough roller or even a rolling pin. You might need to sprinkle a little flour on top if you find the dough sticking.

Step 3: Spread the pizza sauce down the center only of the dough. Add the mozzarella cheese followed by the peppers.

Step 4: Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the dish. This will add depth of flavor and a touch of cheesy goodness.

Step 5: Finally add the sliced pepperoni. If you want, you can add your favorite pizza toppings as well!

Step 6: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips on both sides of the toppings.

Step 7: Be careful not to slice the dough too close to the center. The filling will seep out while it bakes.

Step 8: Fold one strip over the toppings and then fold one strip from the opposite side over the first strip. Repeat to form a braid.

Step 9: Make sure you tug the crescent roll dough under on both ends of the braid.

Step 10: Brush the braid with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the top with a little extra Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.

Baking Instructions

Step 11: Gently lift up the edges of the parchment paper and place either on top of a baking tray or a pizza stone. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cut into slices and serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side.

Storage, Freezing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight container or you can wrap in aluminum foil.

Freezer: This pizza braid can be frozen up to 6 months.

Reheating Tips: To reheat, wrap the pizza braid in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 400°F oven until heated through.

Ready for More Easy Meal Plan Ideas?

Try and easy idea of Making Pizza with Crescent Rolls, pizza crescent roll or even this delicious Chicken Broccoli Ring all would make great additions to your weekly meal plan.

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