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Pesto Crescent Rolls Appetizers

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If you are a basil lover, you are going to love these pesto crescent rolls appetizers.

Perfect for a light snack or to serve as part of a cheese board over the holidays, you are going to enjoy this collection of Crescent Roll Recipes I'm sharing with you today.

Check out all the other Easy Appetizers for even more delicious ideas waiting to be discovered!

Pesto is usually associated with pasta. But did you know there are many other recipes you can use pesto? You can either make the condiment homemade or use your favorite store-bought version.

Spreading pesto sauce on top of puff pastry dough is what I did for my Christmas Tree Pesto Puff Pastry Appetizer. It is one of my most-requested recipes around the holidays!

Most of the recipes included in this collection are easy to make...which is exactly what we all need when planning our holiday menus. Take some time to look them over and then let me know if you made any by leaving a comment below.

What is Pesto?

Pesto is made with basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt and Parmesan cheese. It's usually prepared in either a blender or food processor and served over pasta.

You can also serve it over chicken, steak, pork or even mixed into your favorite salad dressing. It's also perfect for appetizers like these Pesto Crescent Rolls Appetizers.

Top Tip

If you are using purchased pesto sauce and it's been sitting in your pantry for awhile, make sure you stir it really well before using it in a recipe.

Looking for more savory crescent roll recipes? Try my Zucchini Crescent Pie, Pepperoni Crescent Rolls or my Crescent Roll Carrots with Garlic Spinach Spread perfect for Easter celebrations!

Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Recipe FAQ's

What does pesto go well with?

Besides using pesto with crescent rolls for an appetizer, it is traditional served with pasta. However, it's also great served over grilled chicken, pork or even steak. Spread a little on top of a grilled hamburger as well.

How long does pesto last in the refrigerator?

Homemade pesto only lasts a few days in the refrigerator. However, you could freeze it in ice cube trays to preserve it.

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Pesto Crescent Roll Recipe

If you are hosting company for the holidays and need a simple and delicious roll recipe, you have to try our Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper, and Cheese Crescent Rolls.
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Photo credit: www.twopeasandtheirpod.com

Easy Pesto Flatbread Recipe

This Pesto Flatbread with sausage is an easy recipe that’s great as an appetizer or for dinner with a green tossed salad on the side. It’s made with pre-made crescent roll dough and is ready to serve in 30 minutes!
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Photo credit: easygoodideas.com

Cheesy Pesto Chicken Crescent Wreath with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

To get ready for Christmas, I came up with the idea for this Cheesy Pesto Chicken Crescent Roll Wreath that uses a homemade pesto sauce to provide a green color as well as flavor.
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Photo credit: indulgenteats.com

Cheesy Turkey Pesto Rolls

These Cheesy Turkey Pesto Rolls make a great snack or appetizer perfect for tailgating or the holidays! Gooey mozzarella makes this easy four-ingredient recipe absolutely irresistible.
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Photo credit: www.bakerita.com

Crescent Rolls with Mascarpone Cheese and Pesto

I threw together these cornmeal-flecked crescent rolls flavored with (defrosted but still fresh) garlic scape pesto. They’re soft, buttery and piquant – and pair well with scrambled eggs, salad or spaghetti.
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Photo credit: www.twoofakindcooks.com

Pesto-Artichoke Roll Ups

I love marinated artichoke hearts and had a really well spiced jar in the pantry (actually a bookcase in our basement, the marvels and limitations of old houses) that I paired with a garlicy pesto.
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Photo credit: www.coconutandlime.com

Crescent Roll Pesto Appetizers

This Crescent Roll Appetizer starts with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. They are vegan but make sure you buy the low-fat ones because then they will not have any trans fats.
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Photo credit: veganinthefreezer.com

Pesto Sausage Crescent Rolls

If you can’t get a hold of Beyond Meat Sausage quite yet, you can use any vegan Italian sausage to replace it, Field Roast and Tofurky both have great options.
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Photo credit: vegantraveleats.com

Pesto Ham and Cheese Rollups Recipe

Pesto Ham and Cheese Rollups Recipe – Quick, delicious, easy party food with refrigerated crescents dough, ham, cheese and basil pesto. You’re only 5 ingredients away from your next favorite bite!
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Photo credit: diethood.com

Cheesy Sausage Pesto Ring

This Easy Cheesy Sausage Pesto Ring is SO ADDICTING! Patrick and I couldn’t stop eating this appetizer (or our dinner) and then I was craving it for days.
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Photo credit: carlsbadcravings.com

Pesto Chicken Pillows

I’ve been making chicken pillows for years. And if you care to know how to do it, I’ve taken some pictures to help illustrate how.
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Photo credit: numstheword.com

Antipasto Squares – FOOTBALL FRIDAY

Antipasto Squares recipe – SO GOOD!! Crescent rolls stuffed with ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, swiss, and roasted red peppers. then topped with a parmesan cheese, egg and pesto mixture and baked.
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Photo credit: www.plainchicken.com

Italian Pesto Pinwheels

Pinwheels are kind of my MO. Need an easy appetizer? Grab a roll of crescent roll dough, a block of cream cheese and throw in whatever flavors you’re craving.
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Photo credit: lexeats.com

Mozzarella and Pesto Stuffed Crescent Rolls

These mozzarella and pesto stuffed crescent rolls are easy to make! Just fill, roll, and bake for a tasty, cheesy bread to accompany your meal.
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Photo credit: recipeforperfection.com

About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois is the voice behind Walking on Sunshine Recipes, where she shares easy, family-friendly meals made with simple ingredients. She believes dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and offers practical recipes, monthly meal plans, and free printables to help busy families cook with less stress and more joy. When she’s not in the kitchen, Lois enjoys time with her family, gardening and sharing inspiration from her home in rural Pennsylvania.

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