Crescent Roll Pizza Braid

This recipe for Crescent Roll Pizza Braid is filled with cheese, pepperoni, chopped green peppers and plenty of marinara sauce. Make this crescent roll recipe on nights you think you're too busy to prep dinner.

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.

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!

Make the recipe your own by adding your favorite pizza toppings. Also check out the "Substitutions" section at the bottom of the post for more ideas on how to change up the recipe.

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.

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Main Ingredients Needed

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

• Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
• Pizza sauce or marinara sauce - your favorite jar variety is fine.
• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Diced green peppers
• Pepperoni slices
• Italian seasoning

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1| Prepare the Dough

• 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.
• 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 2 | Add the Marinara Sauce

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

Step 3 | Add the Pizza Toppings

• Now add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
• Finally add the sliced pepperoni.

Step 3 | Slice the Dough

• Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips on both sides of the toppings.
• Be careful not to slice the dough too close to the center or the filling will seep out while it bakes.

Step 4 | Form the Braid

• 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 5 | Tuck the Ends

• Make sure you tug the crescent roll dough under on both ends of the braid.

Step 6 | Brush with Egg Wash

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

Step 7 | Baking Instructions

• 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

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Substitutions

You can swap out any of the following for the refrigerator pizza dough:

• Refrigerator Pizza Dough
• Crescent Roll Sheet Dough
• Homemade Pizza Dough

Variations

• Sausage - brown the sausage first before adding it to the top of the cheese.
• Cooked Meatballs - slice them small and add to the top of the cheese.
• Deluxe - add all your favorite pizza toppings!
• Taco Meat - make the braid for Taco Tuesday and use your favorite taco meat and toppings.

See this Pizza and Pepperoni Braid on my website for a similar recipe using refrigerator pizza dough.

Storage

• You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight container or you can wrap in aluminum foil.
• This pizza braid can be frozen up to 6 months.
• To reheat, wrap the pizza braid in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 400°F oven until heated through.

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