30 Fresh Things to Make in April

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  4

You can use your loaf pan for more than just quick bread. For two-person households or small families, this baking pan is perfect for making dinner, too! Case in point: this incredibly easy, incredibly cheesy sausage penne casserole. It has all of the ingredients you’d see in a larger 13x9 version of this dish—Italian sausage, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese—without the overwhelming amount of leftovers.

You can use your loaf pan for more than just quick bread. For two-person households or small families, this baking pa...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  6

From start to finish, this incredibly satisfying creamy pesto penne pasta with chicken is done in just 45 minutes. The only way this Instant Pot® meal can possibly get better is with a side of warm crescent rolls brushed with garlic butter.

From start to finish, this incredibly satisfying creamy pesto penne pasta with chicken is done in just 45 minutes. Th...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  4

Fresh broccoli, baby carrots, grape tomatoes and boneless skinless chicken breasts brushed with a balsamic-honey glaze are baked together on one sheet pan for another simple one-dish dinner winner! It all gets served with extra glaze, a sprinkle of fresh basil and a side of Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls for a comforting all-in-one meal that will become a staple in your dinner rotation.

Fresh broccoli, baby carrots, grape tomatoes and boneless skinless chicken breasts brushed with a balsamic-honey glaz...

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

Get the best flavors of your favorite cheeseburger—bacon, steak-seasoned ground beef and American cheese—all stuffed in a flaky, buttery biscuit for the tastiest grab-and-go meal you’ll make this week. Serve it with your favorite burger fixings like pickles, ketchup and mustard for an extra flavor punch!

Get the best flavors of your favorite cheeseburger—bacon, steak-seasoned ground beef and American cheese—all stuffed ...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  2 hr 35 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  12

Smoked or slow-cooked pork shoulder can take several hours to cook—but thanks to your multicooker, you can get tender, juicy pulled pork in less than half the time.

Smoked or slow-cooked pork shoulder can take several hours to cook—but thanks to your multicooker, you can get tender...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  6

Every one-pot spaghetti claims it, but this one really IS the best! It starts with hearty Italian sausage, and instead of water, the noodles cook in a mixture of chicken broth and cream, so every bite is packed with amazing flavor and texture. There’s no question—this absolutely delicious creamy spaghetti is the ultimate low-maintenance meal! It’s done in 30 minutes flat with only seven ingredients and leaves you with hardly any dirty dishes.

Every one-pot spaghetti claims it, but this one really IS the best! It starts with hearty Italian sausage, and instea...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  20 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  4

You’re just a few simple ingredients away from this creamy chicken dinner. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes to complete the meal!

You’re just a few simple ingredients away from this creamy chicken dinner. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes to com...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  4

This pan-fried chicken comes together in a snap with basic pantry staples, but tastes anything but ordinary.

This pan-fried chicken comes together in a snap with basic pantry staples, but tastes anything but ordinary.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  4

Loaded with chicken, rice and plenty of cheddar cheese, this easy casserole is the definition of cozy comfort food. Plus, it’s not hard to make! It only requires 10 minutes of prep time before going into the oven. This cheesy chicken bake recipe gets a crunchy topping made from extra cheese and buttery bread crumbs, and finished off with a bit of chopped fresh parsley for a seriously irresistible dinner—trust us, you’re going to want seconds.

Loaded with chicken, rice and plenty of cheddar cheese, this easy casserole is the definition of cozy comfort food. P...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  4

Go back to the basics with a home-cooked meat and potatoes dinner. Our sheet-pan chicken and potatoes make it easy for you to deliver the comfort food your family craves. Bone-in chicken breasts, potato wedges, onion, bell peppers and Parmesan cheese make this all-in-one recipe your new tasty weeknight dinner star. A no-fuss baked chicken and potatoes recipe, it's ready for the table in less than an hour, with little cleanup too!

Go back to the basics with a home-cooked meat and potatoes dinner. Our sheet-pan chicken and potatoes make it easy fo...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  4 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  16

One bite of these delightful dessert bars will have everyone asking for more. Sugar cookie dough mixed with oats and lemon zest provides the base for these bars, and a fresh berry filling topped with more cookie dough, chopped almonds and a white chocolate drizzle makes them really shine.

One bite of these delightful dessert bars will have everyone asking for more. Sugar cookie dough mixed with oats and ...

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  2 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  16

This just might be our new favorite slab pie recipe! Layered with strawberry jam and a fluffy white chocolate filling, it’s the sweetest and prettiest dessert you’ll try this season. From Easter brunch to Memorial Day potlucks and every special gathering between, this is the treat for all of your spring party needs.

This just might be our new favorite slab pie recipe! Layered with strawberry jam and a fluffy white chocolate filling...

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  2 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  32

Thumbprints aren’t just for Christmas! Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough gets rolled in crushed graham crackers, baked and filled with a tart Key lime filling in these little cookies that are reminiscent of your favorite spring pie. We topped ‘em with extra white chocolate and lime zest for just the right amount of sweetness.

Thumbprints aren’t just for Christmas! Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough gets rolled in crushed graham crackers, baked an...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  8

We took the best flavors of spring—fresh strawberries and lemon—and wrapped ‘em all up in sweet crescent dough for a special treat to serve at your next brunch party! Take these little beauties up a notch by drizzling with a quick lemon glaze.

We took the best flavors of spring—fresh strawberries and lemon—and wrapped ‘em all up in sweet crescent dough for a ...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  16

Once you try this sweet, summery treat, you’ll want to make it all season long. With a delicate Hawaiian crescent crust and a fluffy marshmallow-cream cheese layer topped with berries, this Mixed Berry Crescent Pizza is sure to go fast at your next gathering. Oh, and did we mention the hot fudge drizzle?

Once you try this sweet, summery treat, you’ll want to make it all season long. With a delicate Hawaiian crescent cru...

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

These crescent roll-ups are bursting with that tart flavor lemon lovers love! The creamy cheesecake filling is a delicious addition for that perfect balance between sweet and citrus-y.

These crescent roll-ups are bursting with that tart flavor lemon lovers love! The creamy cheesecake filling is a deli...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  36

If you like lemon, you’re going to love these 5-ingredient cookies! Your favorite sugar cookies get transformed with poppy seed and lemon, and the sweet, citrusy glaze drizzled on top is impossible to resist.

If you like lemon, you’re going to love these 5-ingredient cookies! Your favorite sugar cookies get transformed with ...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  2 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  24

We’re officially declaring these bars the must-make sweet of spring, summer and every season in between! If the layer of creamy pineapple cheesecake and brown butter glaze weren’t enough, the whipped topping and literal cherry on top make this an irresistible spin on your favorite pineapple upside-down dessert.

We’re officially declaring these bars the must-make sweet of spring, summer and every season in between! If the layer...

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  3 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

You'll love this rich, fruity dessert with hot fudge between a flaky crust and a creamy filling.

You'll love this rich, fruity dessert with hot fudge between a flaky crust and a creamy filling.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  2 hr 25 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  12

This colorful, festive braided Easter bread is a breeze to make when you start with Pillsbury™ Original French Bread Dough. It’s an Italian tradition that makes a beautiful and impressive centerpiece for your holiday table. This sweet Easter bread will quickly become a must-make for your Easter feast!

This colorful, festive braided Easter bread is a breeze to make when you start with Pillsbury™ Original French Bread Dough. It’s an Italian tradition that makes a beautiful and impressive centerpiece for your holiday table. This sweet Easter bread will quickly become a must-make for your Easter feast!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  2 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  8

There are breakfast sandwiches, and then there are BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. This yummy Bundtwich takes all of the best flavors from a Denver omelet and sandwiches them between two layers of buttery crescent roll dough. It’s the ultimate brunch party pleaser, and will have all of your guests asking for the recipe.

There are breakfast sandwiches, and then there are BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. This yummy Bundtwich takes all of the best f...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  8

You’ve never had crumb cake like this before! These bite-sized breakfast bombs start by stuffing Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing with cherry preserves and cream cheese, then topping them with a homemade crumb topping for a morning treat that rivals any bakery.

You’ve never had crumb cake like this before! These bite-sized breakfast bombs start by stuffing Pillsbury™ Cinnamon ...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

What’s rich, hearty, filled with bacon, egg and cheese and tastes like it came straight from the bakery? These tasty breakfast crescents! And the special ingredient that makes these roll-ups sing? Cream cheese, of course!

What’s rich, hearty, filled with bacon, egg and cheese and tastes like it came straight from the bakery? These tasty ...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  8

Fresh blueberries, lemon zest and cinnamon rolls come together in this easy breakfast bake that makes a pretty (and tasty!) dish at your spring brunch.

Fresh blueberries, lemon zest and cinnamon rolls come together in this easy breakfast bake that makes a pretty (and t...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  3 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  10

Whether you call them cheesy potatoes, funeral potatoes or party potatoes, one thing is for certain: This is the dish that everyone goes back to for seconds. We turned the classic side dish into a cheesy slow-cooker casserole that you can eat for breakfast—but we won’t blame you if you eat it for lunch and dinner, too.

Whether you call them cheesy potatoes, funeral potatoes or party potatoes, one thing is for certain: This is the dish...

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  6

Start the weekend on a sweet note. This easier-than-it-looks breakfast pastry is made with five simple ingredients.

Start the weekend on a sweet note. This easier-than-it-looks breakfast pastry is made with five simple ingredients.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  8

Whether you need an easy brunch dish or a quick idea for breakfast or dinner, this yummy ham and cheese egg bake with crescent rolls is a crowd-pleaser! It just takes five ingredients and is adaptable to what you have on hand—cooked bacon crumbles or pepperoni are great swaps for the ham, and cheddar or Swiss are tasty subs for the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. No matter how you customize it, once you serve our Ham and Egg Crescent Bake to your family, it will quickly become a weekend favorite.

Whether you need an easy brunch dish or a quick idea for breakfast or dinner, this yummy ham and cheese egg bake with...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  25 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  5

It's the ultimate mash-up. Craving cinnamon rolls, but also waffles? We've found a delicious solution where everyone wins—cinnamon rolls in the waffle maker. Use Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing and place 1 roll in the waffle maker, cook and swap maple syrup for decadent cream cheese. These Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze will make you wonder what else you can make in a waffle maker. Weekend breakfast will never be the same.

It's the ultimate mash-up. Craving cinnamon rolls, but also waffles? We've found a delicious solution where everyone ...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  8

Add this to your favorite Pillsbury™ Crescent roll breakfast recipes. You'll only need five simple ingredients for a tasty grab-and-go breakfast that will be ready in no time. Simply bake breakfast sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese with the Crescents your family loves and you'll have the perfect sausage crescent rolls to start your day.

Add this to your favorite Pillsbury™ Crescent roll breakfast recipes. You'll only need five simple ingredients for a ...