Our Favorite Recipes to Make with Crescent Dough

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  8

Take a shortcut on homemade Danish rolls with buttery Pillsbury™ crescent dough! These easy breakfast pastries include a scrumptious cream cheese filling and your choice of preserves or jam so you can make any morning a little sweeter.

Take a shortcut on homemade Danish rolls with buttery Pillsbury™ crescent dough! These easy breakfast pastries include a scrumptious cream cheese filling and your choice of preserves or jam so you can make any morning a little sweeter.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

This five-star-rated breakfast crescent ring is worth getting out of bed for in the morning! Ham, eggs, cream cheese, spinach and cheese are all tucked inside a flaky crescent dough and baked together for a truly satisfying dish that feeds the whole family.

This five-star-rated breakfast crescent ring is worth getting out of bed for in the morning! Ham, eggs, cream cheese, spinach and cheese are all tucked inside a flaky crescent dough and baked together for a truly satisfying dish that feeds the whole family.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  20 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  3

No, this isn’t a dream—you really can make incredible doughnuts with crescent dough! Cut your refrigerated dough into doughnut shapes with a biscuit cutter, then fry until deep golden brown. Pipe vanilla pudding into each doughnut, then top with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt for extra decadence.

No, this isn’t a dream—you really can make incredible doughnuts with crescent dough! Cut your refrigerated dough into doughnut shapes with a biscuit cutter, then fry until deep golden brown. Pipe vanilla pudding into each doughnut, then top with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt for extra decadence.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  8

Crescents, bacon, avocado, eggs and cheese? Yes, please! This easy-to-assemble casserole combines your favorite California-inspired flavors into a hearty breakfast that’s ready to eat in less than an hour.

Crescents, bacon, avocado, eggs and cheese? Yes, please! This easy-to-assemble casserole combines your favorite California-inspired flavors into a hearty breakfast that’s ready to eat in less than an hour.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  4

Craving a new twist on a classic breakfast sandwich? Give these open-faced crescent breakfast pies a try! Using just five ingredients—crescent dough, eggs, ham, bacon and cheese—you can serve up these tasty rectangles for a special breakfast at home anytime.

Craving a new twist on a classic breakfast sandwich? Give these open-faced crescent breakfast pies a try! Using just five ingredients—crescent dough, eggs, ham, bacon and cheese—you can serve up these tasty rectangles for a special breakfast at home anytime.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

You can have your favorite bakery treat at home and eat it, too! These raspberry-cream cheese Danish use Pillsbury™ crescent rolls and a handful of pantry staples to come together with ease. Tip: Use strawberry or cherry jam in place of the raspberry jam.

You can have your favorite bakery treat at home and eat it, too! These raspberry-cream cheese Danish use Pillsbury™ crescent rolls and a handful of pantry staples to come together with ease. Tip: Use strawberry or cherry jam in place of the raspberry jam.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  8

These sweet and citrusy breakfast pastries are rated five stars by our fans, and we’re not surprised. When you combine just a few simple ingredients like Pillsbury™ crescent dough, cream cheese, lemon curd and a sugary icing, the result is a tasty treat that everyone at the table will rave about.

These sweet and citrusy breakfast pastries are rated five stars by our fans, and we’re not surprised. When you combine just a few simple ingredients like Pillsbury™ crescent dough, cream cheese, lemon curd and a sugary icing, the result is a tasty treat that everyone at the table will rave about.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  16

This buffalo chicken-stuffed crescent ring is what all other appetizers wish they could be when they grow up. Flaky crescent dough, smooth cream cheese, zippy hot sauce, chopped chicken and plenty of cheese make this hearty app an instant hit for your hungry crew.

This buffalo chicken-stuffed crescent ring is what all other appetizers wish they could be when they grow up. Flaky crescent dough, smooth cream cheese, zippy hot sauce, chopped chicken and plenty of cheese make this hearty app an instant hit for your hungry crew.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  32

When in doubt, make the crescent veggie pizza. This no-fail appetizer features a crescent base, an herby cream cheese topping and a sprinkle of all your favorite veggies and can be served cold or at room temperature. One bite, and you’ll see (and taste!) why this easy app is always a go-to favorite.

When in doubt, make the crescent veggie pizza. This no-fail appetizer features a crescent base, an herby cream cheese topping and a sprinkle of all your favorite veggies and can be served cold or at room temperature. One bite, and you’ll see (and taste!) why this easy app is always a go-to favorite.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  42

You’re just five ingredients away from serving up these savory sausage cheese balls as your next appetizer. Our fun twist on this popular app features spicy sausage, cheddar cheese, rosemary and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls for a perfectly poppable snack. Bonus: They can be made ahead, too! Just cover with foil and reheat at 350F until heated through.

You’re just five ingredients away from serving up these savory sausage cheese balls as your next appetizer. Our fun twist on this popular app features spicy sausage, cheddar cheese, rosemary and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls for a perfectly poppable snack. Bonus: They can be made ahead, too! Just cover with foil and reheat at 350F until heated through.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

These pinwheels have earned high marks from Pillsbury bakers, and here’s why: They’re made with just three ingredients; they combine the irresistible flavors of jalapeño peppers, cream cheese and bacon with buttery crescent rolls; and they’re ready to snack on in less than an hour. Need we say more?

These pinwheels have earned high marks from Pillsbury bakers, and here’s why: They’re made with just three ingredients; they combine the irresistible flavors of jalapeño peppers, cream cheese and bacon with buttery crescent rolls; and they’re ready to snack on in less than an hour. Need we say more?

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  32

Fair warning: These dill pickle-flavored pinwheels are seriously addicting! The culprit? A combination of chive & onion cream cheese spread, chopped pickles, ham and flaky crescent rolls. Serve with a side of ranch dressing for the ultimate app experience.

Fair warning: These dill pickle-flavored pinwheels are seriously addicting! The culprit? A combination of chive & onion cream cheese spread, chopped pickles, ham and flaky crescent rolls. Serve with a side of ranch dressing for the ultimate app experience.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  25 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

Honestly, we can’t think of anything else we’d want to eat more than a crescent roll flavored with butter, Italian seasoning and cheese. These slice and serve crescents feature all of the above, and they’re easily dippable into ranch dressing or tomato pasta sauce, too. But the absolute best part? They’re ready to eat in less than a half-hour.

Honestly, we can’t think of anything else we’d want to eat more than a crescent roll flavored with butter, Italian seasoning and cheese. These slice and serve crescents feature all of the above, and they’re easily dippable into ranch dressing or tomato pasta sauce, too. But the absolute best part? They’re ready to eat in less than a half-hour.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  24

Every bite of these crescent-wrapped bundles is a flavor party you won’t want to miss. Chorizo pork sausage, chive & onion cream cheese spread, shredded cheddar cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls come together in this quick and easy app to make a snack that’s worth making for any occasion.

Every bite of these crescent-wrapped bundles is a flavor party you won’t want to miss. Chorizo pork sausage, chive & onion cream cheese spread, shredded cheddar cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls come together in this quick and easy app to make a snack that’s worth making for any occasion.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

Your favorite cheese-filled restaurant appetizer is easy to make at home thanks to—you guessed it—crescent rolls! The kiddos will love dipping them in marinara sauce, and you’ll love that they prep in just 15 minutes.

Your favorite cheese-filled restaurant appetizer is easy to make at home thanks to—you guessed it—crescent rolls! The kiddos will love dipping them in marinara sauce, and you’ll love that they prep in just 15 minutes.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  25 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  8

For a tried-and-true dinner favorite, nothing beats the classic pigs in a blanket! Kids and kids at heart will love wrapping cheese and hot dogs into buttery crescents, baking until golden brown and dipping them into their favorite sauces as an easy, comforting, family-friendly meal.

For a tried-and-true dinner favorite, nothing beats the classic pigs in a blanket! Kids and kids at heart will love wrapping cheese and hot dogs into buttery crescents, baking until golden brown and dipping them into their favorite sauces as an easy, comforting, family-friendly meal.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  12

Who knew making sandwiches for the whole family could be so easy (and so tasty)? When you’re in a dinnertime cooking rut, give these roll-up sandwiches a try! Pimiento cheese, ham, Pillsbury™ crescent dough and your trusty 13x9 make this mealtime hero worthy of your weeknight menu.

Who knew making sandwiches for the whole family could be so easy (and so tasty)? When you’re in a dinnertime cooking rut, give these roll-up sandwiches a try! Pimiento cheese, ham, Pillsbury™ crescent dough and your trusty 13x9 make this mealtime hero worthy of your weeknight menu.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  4

This filling casserole features layers of baked cheesy pesto chicken breasts, rich pasta sauce and buttery garlic crescents for a truly comforting dinner the whole family will love. Serve with a fresh green salad and enjoy every facet of this crescent-topped casserole.

This filling casserole features layers of baked cheesy pesto chicken breasts, rich pasta sauce and buttery garlic crescents for a truly comforting dinner the whole family will love. Serve with a fresh green salad and enjoy every facet of this crescent-topped casserole.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  6

Calling all zucchini lovers! This crescent pie is an excellent way to use up your favorite veggie. A whole host of pantry spices combines with fresh zucchini, eggs, cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls to make this savory meatless pie that’s sure to be a weeknight dinner winner.

Calling all zucchini lovers! This crescent pie is an excellent way to use up your favorite veggie. A whole host of pantry spices combines with fresh zucchini, eggs, cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls to make this savory meatless pie that’s sure to be a weeknight dinner winner.

• Prep:  5 min
• Total:  20 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  8

Got five minutes? Then you’ve got enough time to prep these BBQ-flavored crescent rolls for dinner tonight! Simply wrap cooked chicken breast strips, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese inside Pillsbury™ crescent triangles and bake until the crescents are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve with steamed veggies and in no time at all, a picky eater-approved dinner is ready to eat.

Got five minutes? Then you’ve got enough time to prep these BBQ-flavored crescent rolls for dinner tonight! Simply wrap cooked chicken breast strips, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese inside Pillsbury™ crescent triangles and bake until the crescents are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve with steamed veggies and in no time at all, a picky eater-approved dinner is ready to eat.

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  8

No tortillas on hand? No problem! Use buttery Pillsbury™ crescent rolls instead to fill with an easy Mexican beef filling for homemade burritos. Refried beans, salsa, cheese and your favorite garnishes complete this delicious meal.

No tortillas on hand? No problem! Use buttery Pillsbury™ crescent rolls instead to fill with an easy Mexican beef filling for homemade burritos. Refried beans, salsa, cheese and your favorite garnishes complete this delicious meal.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  8

This kitchen-tested, chicken Parmesan-stuffed crescent bread is well-loved by dinner eaters everywhere—and it has five stars to prove it. Chicken, pasta sauce, cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls, along with a garlicky butter topping, make this braided bread the twist on a classic Italian recipe you never knew you needed.

This kitchen-tested, chicken Parmesan-stuffed crescent bread is well-loved by dinner eaters everywhere—and it has five stars to prove it. Chicken, pasta sauce, cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls, along with a garlicky butter topping, make this braided bread the twist on a classic Italian recipe you never knew you needed.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  8

Switch up taco night this week with a beefy, cheesy crescent ring! This genius recipe is one of the most popular dishes on Pillsbury.com, and it’s easy to see why—with the combination of taco-seasoned beef, melty cheese, flaky crescents and all the best toppings (not to mention how fun it is to make!), there’s so much to love about this taco-style twist.

Switch up taco night this week with a beefy, cheesy crescent ring! This genius recipe is one of the most popular dishes on Pillsbury.com, and it’s easy to see why—with the combination of taco-seasoned beef, melty cheese, flaky crescents and all the best toppings (not to mention how fun it is to make!), there’s so much to love about this taco-style twist.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  8

Fun fact: Mini foods just taste better. And these chicken pot pie-stuffed crescent cups prove it. Using just four ingredients—frozen veggies, rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup and Pillsbury™ crescent dough—you can whip up these easy muffin-sized pies for dinner for a take on the classic that’s small in size but mighty in flavor.

Fun fact: Mini foods just taste better. And these chicken pot pie-stuffed crescent cups prove it. Using just four ingredients—frozen veggies, rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup and Pillsbury™ crescent dough—you can whip up these easy muffin-sized pies for dinner for a take on the classic that’s small in size but mighty in flavor.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  12

Say goodbye to making individual sandwiches for everyone in the family for dinner, and say hello to these Easy Italian Crescent Roll-Up Sandwiches! Thanks to the 13x9-inch pan (a.k.a., the “pan that can”), you can make hearty sandwiches for the whole crew in no time. Ham, salami, mozzarella, cream cheese and banana peppers rolled up in Pillsbury™ crescent dough give these sammies loads of yumminess.

Say goodbye to making individual sandwiches for everyone in the family for dinner, and say hello to these Easy Italian Crescent Roll-Up Sandwiches! Thanks to the 13x9-inch pan (a.k.a., the “pan that can”), you can make hearty sandwiches for the whole crew in no time. Ham, salami, mozzarella, cream cheese and banana peppers rolled up in Pillsbury™ crescent dough give these sammies loads of yumminess.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  8

This four-ingredient dinner is made entirely from foods you can find in the refrigerated aisle of the grocery store. Cooked chicken breasts, basil pesto, Monterey Jack cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls combine to make a savory crescent ring that satisfies. Tip: Use rotisserie chicken to make dinner prep even easier.

This four-ingredient dinner is made entirely from foods you can find in the refrigerated aisle of the grocery store. Cooked chicken breasts, basil pesto, Monterey Jack cheese and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls combine to make a savory crescent ring that satisfies. Tip: Use rotisserie chicken to make dinner prep even easier.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  6

Forgo the standard grilled cheese and surprise your family with these fun Grilled Cheese Dippers! Crescent rolls are filled with cheese slices and sticks (because when it comes to cheese, more is more), then each roll-up is coated with buttery bread crumbs. Once baked, dip your melty cheese-stuffed crescents into tomato soup for a fun spin on the classic combo.

Forgo the standard grilled cheese and surprise your family with these fun Grilled Cheese Dippers! Crescent rolls are filled with cheese slices and sticks (because when it comes to cheese, more is more), then each roll-up is coated with buttery bread crumbs. Once baked, dip your melty cheese-stuffed crescents into tomato soup for a fun spin on the classic combo.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

The crescent ring does it again! You can find your meat, bread and veggies in this all-in-one dinner dish. Thanks to Pillsbury™ crescent rolls, cooked chicken, frozen vegetables and cream of chicken soup, every step of prepping this comfort food couldn’t be easier.

The crescent ring does it again! You can find your meat, bread and veggies in this all-in-one dinner dish. Thanks to Pillsbury™ crescent rolls, cooked chicken, frozen vegetables and cream of chicken soup, every step of prepping this comfort food couldn’t be easier.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  8

Give your dinner routine a refresh with sloppy Joes served in crescent cups! Sloppy Joe sauce, ground beef and American cheese bake inside flaky crescent cups until golden brown and baked through. Serve with pickle slices for a meal no one will be able to resist. (Bonus: You can prep these cups up to 2 hours ahead!)

Give your dinner routine a refresh with sloppy Joes served in crescent cups! Sloppy Joe sauce, ground beef and American cheese bake inside flaky crescent cups until golden brown and baked through. Serve with pickle slices for a meal no one will be able to resist. (Bonus: You can prep these cups up to 2 hours ahead!)

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  8

You don’t need to be a professional pastry chef (or even know how to make puff pastry) to make a classic pastry treat at home! Refrigerated crescent dough makes these berry-filled Napoleons ultra-convenient (and ultra-delicious).

You don’t need to be a professional pastry chef (or even know how to make puff pastry) to make a classic pastry treat at home! Refrigerated crescent dough makes these berry-filled Napoleons ultra-convenient (and ultra-delicious).

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

Savor the sweetness of juicy peaches with this delectable crescent dumpling dessert! Fill crescent triangles with fresh or frozen peach slices and a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble, then bake until golden brown and fragrant. Serve warm right from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take this dessert over the top.

Savor the sweetness of juicy peaches with this delectable crescent dumpling dessert! Fill crescent triangles with fresh or frozen peach slices and a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble, then bake until golden brown and fragrant. Serve warm right from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take this dessert over the top.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  25 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  8

If there’s something we can’t stuff inside a crescent, we haven’t found it yet. Thankfully Oreo cookies are one of the many things that, when combined with flaky crescent rolls, taste absolutely scrumptious! Top with mini chocolate chips for more chocolaty flavor.

If there’s something we can’t stuff inside a crescent, we haven’t found it yet. Thankfully Oreo cookies are one of the many things that, when combined with flaky crescent rolls, taste absolutely scrumptious! Top with mini chocolate chips for more chocolaty flavor.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  8

When a craving for apple pie hits but the idea of prepping an entire pie seems daunting, these sweet crescents are the solution. The combination of fresh Granny Smith apples, butter, brown sugar, apple pie spice and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls creates a dessert that tastes just like the classic recipe, but is ready to enjoy with a fraction of the effort.

When a craving for apple pie hits but the idea of prepping an entire pie seems daunting, these sweet crescents are the solution. The combination of fresh Granny Smith apples, butter, brown sugar, apple pie spice and Pillsbury™ crescent rolls creates a dessert that tastes just like the classic recipe, but is ready to enjoy with a fraction of the effort.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

These Mexican pastry-inspired cheesecake bars are a five-star favorite! A sweet cream cheese filling, crunchy-sweet cinnamon sugar topping and flaky crescent crust make each square of this well-loved treat dangerously delicious (they’re dangerously easy to make, too).

These Mexican pastry-inspired cheesecake bars are a five-star favorite! A sweet cream cheese filling, crunchy-sweet cinnamon sugar topping and flaky crescent crust make each square of this well-loved treat dangerously delicious (they’re dangerously easy to make, too).

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  8

What do you get when you mix together cream cheese, fresh lemon, sugar, butter and Pillsbury™ crescent dough? These delightful lemon cheesecake-flavored crescent roll-ups! Every sweet and citrusy bite is like a ray of sunshine in dessert form.

What do you get when you mix together cream cheese, fresh lemon, sugar, butter and Pillsbury™ crescent dough? These delightful lemon cheesecake-flavored crescent roll-ups! Every sweet and citrusy bite is like a ray of sunshine in dessert form.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  18

This beautiful crescent snowflake is bound to be a surefire success as part of any dessert spread. Don’t be intimidated by its good looks—this Nutella® and raspberry jam-filled treat is actually very easy to assemble. Just follow the step-by-step photos in the recipe for a complete guide!

This beautiful crescent snowflake is bound to be a surefire success as part of any dessert spread. Don’t be intimidated by its good looks—this Nutella® and raspberry jam-filled treat is actually very easy to assemble. Just follow the step-by-step photos in the recipe for a complete guide!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  4 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  15

Any time we make these Apple-Cinnamon Cheesecake Bars, people beg us for the recipe. Because when you combine creamy cheesecake filling with chopped fresh apples and layers of buttery, cinnamon-sugar-topped crescent dough, what you get is quite possibly the best dessert bar you’ve had yet. You might want to double up on the ingredients needed for this recipe—you’re going to want to repeat this one!

Any time we make these Apple-Cinnamon Cheesecake Bars, people beg us for the recipe. Because when you combine creamy cheesecake filling with chopped fresh apples and layers of buttery, cinnamon-sugar-topped crescent dough, what you get is quite possibly the best dessert bar you’ve had yet. You might want to double up on the ingredients needed for this recipe—you’re going to want to repeat this one!

• Prep:  50 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

“Peanut butter and jelly is just for lunchtime,” said no one, ever—at least not anyone who has tried these PB&J-stuffed crescent roll-ups! A smooth peanut butter-cream cheese filling and seedless strawberry jam are rolled up in Pillsbury™ crescents, then deep-fried and coated in sugar. Serve with extra jam for dipping and enjoy.

“Peanut butter and jelly is just for lunchtime,” said no one, ever—at least not anyone who has tried these PB&J-stuffed crescent roll-ups! A smooth peanut butter-cream cheese filling and seedless strawberry jam are rolled up in Pillsbury™ crescents, then deep-fried and coated in sugar. Serve with extra jam for dipping and enjoy.