These super easy Pepperoni Crescent Rolls take just minutes to prep and cook using prepared refrigerated crescent roll dough. They are super kid-friendly and approved. Customize by adding your favorite toppings.
Well, summer is in full force here, and that means lots of activities and tons of fun. Quick and easy suppers and snacks are almost a necessity around here! You have got to keep moving and shaking so you get all the rest of the chores done so you can go swimming, boating, fishing, bike riding, and all those other super fun summer activities. These Pepperoni Crescent Rolls make supper or lunch delicious and quick. There are seven ingredients, most of which you may already have in your pantry.
How to make Pepperoni Crescent Rolls
First, in a small bowl, combine seasonings and set them aside. Next, beat an egg in a small bowl and set it aside. Remove the crescent dough from the package. Starting with the wide end, place a mozzarella stick on the end, and place slices pepperoni or turkey pepperoni along the surface of the crescent roll. Starting with the widest end, roll into the most narrow end.
Place the crescents seam side down on an ungreased or parchment-covered baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with seasoning. Bake and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with warm marinara sauce or pizza sauce.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Use name-brand refrigerated crescent rolls. I don’t want to sound like a snob, but I think they are better.
- Use dried herbs. With this particular recipe, they work better than fresh herbs.
- Other ingredients to add in small amounts include cooked bacon, onions, cooked sausage, cooked ground beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and any of your other favorite pizza toppings.
- Don’t skip the beaten egg; it really does make them look AMAZING!
- Overlap the pepperoni when placing it on the crescent rolls. They will taste better and look better.
- I like to serve them with warm pizza sauce, but in a pinch, marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce works well too.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or at reduced power in the microwave.
These Pepperoni Crescent Rolls make the best kid-friendly appetizers and are perfect for birthday parties and sleepovers! Maybe you and the kids just got back from swimming, and you need a quick meal before you head out for a bike ride. If you have twenty minutes and a handful of ingredients, you can shower love on your hubby and kids. Perhaps the love will come right back to you tenfold. Enjoy my awesome friends!
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Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls
These super easy Pepperoni Crescent Rolls take just minutes to prepare using prepared refrigerated crescent roll dough. They are kid-friendly and approved.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 packages Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks cut in 1/2 (creating 16 pieces)
- 1 package pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Pizza sauce or marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Combine garlic powder, oregano, and basil in a small bowl.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl.
- Remove crescent rolls from the package. Starting with the wide end, place a mozzarella stick on the end, and place pepperonis along the surface of the crescent roll. Starting with the widest end, roll into the most narrow end. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with seasoning and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with warm pizza sauce or marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use name-brand refrigerated crescent rolls. I don’t want to sound like a snob, but I think they are better.
- Use dried herbs. With this particular recipe, they work better than fresh herbs.
- Other ingredients to add in small amounts include cooked bacon, cooked sausage, cooked ground beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and any of your other favorite pizza toppings.
- Don’t skip the beaten egg; it makes them look AMAZING!
- Overlap the pepperoni when placing it on the crescent rolls. They will taste better and look better.
- I like to serve them with warm pizza sauce, but marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce works well in a pinch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or at reduced power in the microwave.
Keywords: stuffed crescent rolls, pizza stuffed crescent rolls, pepperoni crescent rolls
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George Moy
Wouldn’t it be easy to season the crescent rolls with a bottle of Italian seasoning? I have brought a bottle of Italian seasoning from family dollar and it makes everything taste good it has oregano and other spices in it. It makes seasoning things easier so the only spice you might need is more garlic,that’s it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip, George!
Monique
These pizza stuffed crescent rolls are a game-changer! Your recipe is super easy to follow, and the results are delicious. Thanks for sharing this mouthwatering idea for a quick and tasty meal!
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Monique!
Kim
These look absolutely delicious. I am going to try this recipe this weekend when the grandkids come over. They can help.
Elizabeth Williams
These are such a delicious and fun twist to pizza. They were a huge yummy hit in our house, thanks for the recipe.
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Elizabeth! So glad that you liked them!
Sandra
It was a huge hit at my house! My kids loved it! Thanks for the recipe!
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Sandra,
Janey
What a clever twist on pizza – and they are perfect for packed lunches! The kids love them. Thank you for sharing.
Lavanda
My children and I have been enjoying these for years, It’s the perfect snack or appetizer for gatherings.
Beth Pierce
I agree, Lavanda!
Tammy
I love this idea! How fun, easy, and delicious! They certainly wouldn’t last long in my house…great appetizer for game day gatherings 😀
Tanya
These Pepperoni Crescent are a delicious and quick treat! I love using refrigerated crescent roll dough for convenience. Plus, the option to customize with favorite toppings makes them even better. Perfect for a hassle-free and kid-friendly snack or meal. Thanks for sharing this yummy idea!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tanya! The pleasure is all mine!
Yeah Lifestyle
This was so tasty and really simple to make. The whole family enjoyed eating these very much!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! I am so glad that they enjoyed them!
Marie
Thanks for the recipe. They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. Great movie night recipe.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Marie! So glad that everyone loved them!
MELANIE E
I’ve never tried these with crescent roll dough. I normally use puff pastry. I bet this works beautifully as they look amazing.
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Victoria Prasad
These were absolutely delicious. So easy and so tasty. This will be on our regular rotation for busy weeknights.
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Laura
So yummy. My husband would absolutely love these and they are pretty simple to make.
Karen
These looks soooooo delicious! I can’t wait to make your recipe! I love pepperoni rolls, they’re delicious.
Catalina
What a great idea for movie and game night! And I love how flavorful these crescent rolls are!
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Eric
These are so easy to make and kids love them. Great for sleepovers and after football practice snacks.
Mom of 5
Delicious and SO easy! A huge hit at my boys varsity basketball team party! Making another batch now for my other sons sleepover!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that the kids enjoyed them!
Maureen
You say to save leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days. How do you heat them after being refrigerated? What temp and for how long?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay. So busy lately. Remove them from the fridge for about 30 minutes to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 300 and place on a baking sheet. Reheat for about 5-7 minutes or until warm.
Kate
These were delicious!! Any tips for helping the cheese to not melt & ooze out all over the pan? Wondering if maybe cutting the mozzarella sticks then freezing for a bit might help, or closing up the ends of the crescent dough?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay. Yes, freezing the sticks would help.
Melissa
These are delicious! My favourite snack to bring to a gathering or a fantastic quick supper on a busy week night!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Melissa! So glad that you enjoy them!
Hailey
Hi! I was wondering about how many pepperoni you put on each one? And do you just put them on the wide end or on the whole surface of it?
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Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay. I have been feeling a little under the weather lately. Just a few pepperoni (3-4) down the line. They can overlap and hang over the edge a bit. It does not have to be perfect.
Christine Loofboro
I just made these and baked at 375 degrees. Isn’t the timer for about 12-13 min and was going to check early. When there was still about 3 min left of that time, I started smelling burning. They were almost burnt on the bottom but perfect on top. They were baked on light cookie sheet and in middle of oven. Not sure what happened? They were still really good but would have been really delicious if not burnt. What happened?
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Beth Pierce
Not sure. Did you preheat the oven? Could your oven be running hot?
Val
These are sooooooo good. They are super simple
so honestly I wasn’t expecting much but they were absolutely scrumptious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Val! So glad that you liked them!
Lindsey
A new fave for my kiddos!! They ask for it all the time! Even my Chef husband enjoyed them!! Thank you!
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Beth Pierce
I am glad that the kiddos like them! They are delicious!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These Pepperoni Crescent Rolls sound delicious! Dangerously good…
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Erik
Such a perfect appetizer or snack! Definitely hard to stop at just one.
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Kimberly
These are adorable and so perfect for my little kids to make all by themselves!
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Kathy
These look amazing. I will certainly have to try these out. I’m going grocery shopping tomorrow, so I’ll make sure to add these ingredients to my list.
Eileen M Loya
Oh my! These look so delicious! It would be perfect for lazy weekends watching movie marathons. I am saving the recipe and taking your tips to heart.
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Tara Pittman
These look so delicious. I know that my boys will love these for a snack.
Patricia Lonergan
Could you use Italian sausage in place of pepperoni? I would image I would need to precook it and slice it perhaps a tad thicker than the pepperoni. Not a huge fan of pepperoni, but these do look amazing.
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Beth Pierce
Yes you certainly could. Enjoy!
Jim
I made these this afternoon. Absolutely outstanding!
I used more pepperoni than the recipe called for, about 1 1/2 packages. I had to cook it longer, about 23 minutes.
Great!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Jim! So glad that you liked them!!
Claudia Lamascolo
I seriously want to eat these right now for breakfast and you know what? I am going to make them I have everything OMG They look fabulous!
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Alice
What a wonderful idea, I love how the filling possibilities are virtually endless.
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Jacqueline Meldrum
What a great idea. My son would love these and I can easily make them veggie
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Dannii
These look amazing. Perfect for pizza night!
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Anjali
Yum!! These were so easy to make and turned out to be the perfect snack for my kids!! Will definitely be making this again soon!
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Deloris
Made 2 cans worth of these today for the twenty something men. They devoured them. Easy to make and taste delicious!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Deloris! So glad that you liked them. They are incredibly easy and fun!
Margaret DeNoto
Could I make these and freeze them for afternoon snacks?
Beth Pierce
You know I have not tried so I hate to state one way or the other. Please let us know if you try. I will add the results to the recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thank you. They are delicious!!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome.
Jill
Can these be made ahead and then cooked?
Beth Pierce
I am sorry I don’t think these would hold up being prepped ahead of time. Unfortunately crescent roll dough does not hold up to that.
Diane
Are these good cold? I’d like to take to an office party but would have to cook the night before. Thanks!
bpierce
I don’t really think they would be good cold because of the cheese. However I do think these would be good at room temperature. Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers
Sorry but I did not want you to be disappointed!!!
Pat Silva
Do you put both halves of cheese stick in one present roll – if not – why 16 sticks??
bpierce
One per roll. That is error on my part. It should read 8 mozzarella sticks cut in half. Sorry about that I am correcting that right now.
Carla Sztyber
Cut in half length wise so it is still long?
Thanks! Carla
bpierce
No cut in half the other way. Sorry about the delay. I have been a little under the weather.
Kendra
How man does this recipe make with 2 packages of crescent rolls?
bpierce
It makes 16 croissants. I would say 4 people. Maybe a little more if you have little kids or you are not big eaters. Everyone here is a big eater. Could explain a lot of things!! LOL!!
payudara indah
yuummmyy… its perfect thx
bpierce
My pleasure. 🙂