Looking for an easy yet delicious snack that everyone will love? Look no further than this easy recipe for Pepperoni Crescent Rolls!
Perfect as an appetizer, party food or afternoon snack, these yummy crescent rolls are packed with flavor and take just minutes to prepare.
With a crispy, flaky crust, gooey melted mozzarella cheese, and zesty pepperoni, these savory rolls will quickly become a new family favorite.
Check out my list of other Crescent Roll Recipes for even more ideas of how to use this incredible refrigerated dough.
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Whether you're planning a game day party or simply want a quick and easy lunch idea, Pepperoni Mozzarella Crescent Rolls are the perfect solution for busy days when you need to satisfy your cravings in a snap.
I always have a few cans of crescent roll dough in my refrigerator to use not only as a tasty side dish, but to easily make a quick snack or light meal using them.
This recipe was inspired by Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls and my Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with Cheese.
Looking for more Crescent Roll Recipes? Try my Crescent Rolls Apple Dumplings, Pizza Crescent Rolls or my very favorite Blueberry Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Table of Contents
- Recipe FAQ's
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Quick Tip
- How to Roll Up Crescent Rolls
- Baking Instructions
- Serving Tips
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Make it a Meal
- More Recipes to Love
- Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
- Air Frying Tips
- Top Tip
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Recipe FAQ's
Is crescent dough the same as pizza dough?
No, crescent dough and pizza dough differ. Crescent dough, typically sold in tubes, is designed for light, flaky pastries like crescent rolls. It contains more butter or fat than pizza dough. Pizza dough, made with sugar and oil, has a sturdier structure designed for stretching and supporting toppings. While both are versatile, they're best used for their intended purposes.
Are Pillsbury crescent rolls just puff pastry?
Pillsbury crescent rolls and puff pastry aren't the same. Crescent rolls use a yeast-based dough for a softer texture. Puff pastry relies on layered butter and dough for its signature flakiness.
While they share some similarities, crescent rolls are a convenient alternative to the time-consuming process of making puff pastry from scratch.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
The Pampered Chef Baker's Roller #1485
Non-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking Pans 3 Piece SetReynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper
Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Recipe Variations
- Cheese Sticks - I like to use cheese sticks because grated cheese melts faster and has a tendency to leak out of the crescent rolls as they bake.
- If you want more flavor, spread a thin layer of my homemade garlic butter down first on top of the dough.
- Not a fan of pepperoni? Try thin sliced ham!
- If you don't want the added calories from the melted butter, you can brush an beaten egg white on top of the crescent rolls before sprinkling with the Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the can of crescent roll dough. Carefully separate the dough into eight individual triangles.
Step 2: Place the pepperoni slices over the dough, overlapping them slightly if needed.
Step 3: Break the cheese stick in half and position the pieces on top of the pepperoni. Tuck in any corners of the cheese stick or pepperoni that hang over the edge of the dough.
Quick Tip
If you find the crescent roll dough is sticking together, sprinkle a little flour on the surface before separating them.
How to Roll Up Crescent Rolls
Step 4: Starting at the widest end, roll up the crescent rolls, tucking the ends under to seal. Then place them on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
Step 5: Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
Baking Instructions
Step 6: Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 12 - 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Serving Tips
Serve these crescent rolls warm from the oven with plenty of marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Either of my Pizza Dipping Sauces would be delicious as well!
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Make it a Meal
Pepperoni Crescent Rolls are the perfect side dish to any pasta recipe or chicken cutlet recipe.
They make a great light lunch when served alongside a salad. Try this Chopped Veggie Salad!
Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Once the rolls have cooled to room temperature, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Flash freeze leftover stuffed crescent rolls first on a baking tray in the freezer. Then remove and place in either a freezer-safe plastic bag or an airtight container. Store them in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Thawing and Reheating: Easily reheat any leftover stuffed crescent rolls in the microwave by simply placing a damp paper towel over the rolls and cook on high for about 10-20 seconds, or until the rolls are warm. Remove from the microwave and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Air Frying Tips
You can also use the air fryer to reheat crescent rolls for 2-3 minutes or until the crescent rolls are crispy and warm. Remove from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Top Tip
You can make this recipe using an air fryer as well! Follow my tips in my Air Fryer Crescent Rolls Recipe.
📖 Recipe Card
Pepperoni Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 ounce refrigerated crescent rolls
- 24 pepperoni slices
- 4 Mozzarella cheese sticks sliced in half
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Open up the can of crescent roll dough and separate the triangles into eight individual pieces.
- Add 3 slices of pepperoni to the wide end of each triangle of dough.
- Then add half a mozzarella cheese stick on top of the pepperoni slices.
- Starting at the widest end, roll up the crescent rolls tucking the ends under to seal.
- Place the crescent rolls on the baking sheet.
- Lightly brush with the melted butter.
- Then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Notes
- If you want more flavor, spread a thin layer of my homemade garlic butter down first on top of the dough.
- Not a fan of pepperoni? Try thin sliced ham!
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