Do you love pizza but don’t always have time to make it from scratch? This easy Pizza made with Crescent Rolls is perfect for those busy weeknights!
The best part is that this recipe is so customizable, so you can make it however you like. Give it a try tonight!
Check out my list of other Crescent Roll Recipes for even more ideas of how to use this incredible refrigerator dough.
Making pizza at home is a fun, customizable meal, and using crescent rolls as the crust makes it quick and easy.
Simply press the dough into a greased pan, add your favorite sauce and toppings, and bake as directed. The result is a golden, flaky crust that's perfect for a tasty snack or dinner.
Looking for more ideas for Making pizza with crescent rolls? Try my Crescent Roll Pizza Braid or my Pizza Crescent Rolls. Both would be a great addition to your weekly meal plan!
Table of Contents
- Why my family LOVED this Crescent Dough Pizza Recipe
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Favorite Pizza Toppings
- Baking Instructions
- Serving Tips
- Before You Begin!
- Recipe Tips that Worked for Me:
- Storage Tips
- How to Reheat Pizza
- Recipe FAQ's
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Why my family LOVED this Crescent Dough Pizza Recipe
Quick and easy prep - Crescent roll dough skips the hassle of homemade pizza crust.
Flaky, buttery crust - The crescent rolls baked into a tender, golden base that’s hard to resist.
Kid-friendly recipe - This recipe is easy enough for kids to put together with a little "mom supervision."
Perfect for snacks or dinner - Versatile enough for lunch, dinner, or even parties.
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
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Recipe Variations and Substitutions
Instead of crescent rolls, you can use Crescent Roll Sheet Dough which will help you get a more even surface. But sometimes it can be hard to find this type of dough in the grocery stores.
- Chopped Peppers- add red, green and yellow peppers to the top of the cheese.
- Italian Sausage - brown a few links of sweet Italian sausage and crumble it up and toss on top of the pizza sauce before adding the cheese.
- Mushrooms, Black Olives, Chopped Broccoli - make it a veggie pizza!
See this dessert version of this recipe, Crescent Roll Fruit Tart, on my website!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Unwrap the can of crescent rolls and carefully separate them.
Step 2: Arrange the crescent roll triangles in a circle on a baking sheet and press the seams together. Use a pastry roller to gently expand the dough until it covers the 12-inch pan.
Step 3: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving approximately a ½ to 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
Step 4: Add the cheese. Then add your favorite pizza toppings.
Favorite Pizza Toppings
Step 5: Add the green peppers on top.
Step 6: Finally, add the seasonings and Parmesan cheese.
Baking Instructions
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Serving Tips
Cut the pizza into 8 slices and serve. This pizza, accompanied by a fresh salad, is perfect for serving 4 people.
Before You Begin!
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Recipe Tips that Worked for Me:
Pinch seams well - Crescent rolls come in triangles, so make sure seams are fully pressed together to avoid gaps or leaks.
Don’t overload with toppings - Too many toppings and sauce can make the crust soggy—stick to a thin, even layer of sauce.
Watch the bake time - Crescent roll dough bakes quickly so keep an eye on it to avoid overbaking or burning. It will bake much faster than a traditional pizza.
Storage Tips
Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
How to Reheat Pizza
Toaster oven - Heat the pizza for about 5-10 minutes, or until the crust becomes crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Traditional oven - I like to place leftover slices of pizza on a preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Air fryer - Place pizza slices in a single layer in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes. Check halfway through and rotate if needed for even heating.
Microwave - I do not recommend using the microwave as it can result in a soggy or rubbery crust.
Recipe FAQ's
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Peel back the label and press a spoon or your thumb along the seam until the can pops open. Gently unroll the dough and separate the triangles or press the seams together if using as a crust.
For a crispier Pillsbury pizza crust, pre-bake the dough for 6–8 minutes. Bake on the lowest oven rack and avoid heavy toppings to keep the crust from getting soggy.
📖 Recipe Card
Pizza made with Crescent Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni sliced
- ¼ cup green peppers chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- On a round baking sheet, place the triangle crescent rolls in a circle. Press the seams together with your fingers. Then using a pastry roller, begin rolling and pressing out the dough so it stretches to cover the round 12 inch pan. Don't worry about what it looks like, just keep rolling and pressing out the dough so the bottom of the pan is covered.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the dough leaving about an ½ inch to 1 inch crust.
- Add the mozzarella cheese followed by the pepperoni, chopped peppers, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until the crust is brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve.
Ellie says
Will make and am sure to enjoy eating.
Thank you for all of the interesting recipes.
Estelle Forrest says
This is such a clever idea! Thanks for sharing on SSPS, I hope to see you again next week.
Lois says
Thank you for your weekly parties and for visiting!
RasmaSandra says
This sounds fantastic. Never thought to use crescent roll dough, Thank you for sharing. Came here from the Monday Linky Party,
Lois says
Thank you! It's a pretty tasty recipe too!