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 refrigerator dough.
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
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How to Roll Up Crescent Rolls
- Baking Instructions
- 🥣Serving Tips
- Before You Begin!
- 🍽 Make it a Meal
- 🍶Storage Tips
- ❄️Freezing Tips
- 🔁 Reheating Tips
- ➡️ Top Recipe Tip
- Recipe FAQ
- 🌟Try these recipes next...
- 📇Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
The Pampered Chef Baker's Roller #1485Non-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking Pans 3 Piece SetReynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper
📋Ingredients
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
Substitutions and 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 up the can of crescent roll dough, separate the triangles into eight individual pieces.
- Step 2: Then add the slices of pepperoni on top, followed by the cheese stick.
📌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 3: 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 4: Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
Baking Instructions
- 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!
Before You Begin!
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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!
🍶Storage Tips
- 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.
❄️Freezing Tips
- 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.
🔁 Reheating Tips
- Easily reheat any leftover stuffed crescent rolls in the microwave.
- Simply place 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.
- 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 Recipe Tip
- You can make this recipe using an air fryer as well! Follow my tips in my Air Fryer Crescent Rolls Recipe.
Recipe FAQ
No, crescent dough and pizza dough are not the same. Crescent dough is a pre-made dough that is used to make crescent rolls, a popular breakfast pastry. It usually comes in a tube and is made with flour, water, yeast, and butter or other fats. Pizza dough is a type of bread dough that is specifically formulated for making pizza. It is usually made with flour, water, yeast, sugar, and oil. While both doughs can be used to make various baked goods, they have different compositions and are best suited for different dishes.
No, Pillsbury crescent rolls are not the same as puff pastry, although they may have a similar flaky texture. Crescent rolls are made with a yeast-based dough that includes flour, water, yeast, sugar, and often butter or other fats. Puff pastry, on the other hand, is made with a pastry dough that is layered with butter and then rolled and folded to create many layers of dough and butter, which rise and bake into a light, flaky pastry. Although Pillsbury crescent rolls are not exactly the same as puff pastry, they can be used in similar ways and provide a quick and easy option for making flaky, buttery baked goods.
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Pepperoni Crescent Rolls
Perfect as an appetizer, party food or afternoon snack, Pepperoni Crescent Rolls are packed with flavor and take just minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) can 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!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 223mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
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