Pizza Crescent Rolls are a great snack when you need something quick!

Crescent Rolls make these little bundles almost effortless. Fill them with cheese and pepperoni (or your favorite pizza toppings) and bake.

Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls baked on a baking sheet

A Quick Snack

We love to pizza-ize anything from waffles to pasta salad to casseroles!  This recipe tops the list.

  • It needs just a few ingredients
  • Toppings (or fillings!) can be adjusted based on your tastes
  • The recipe comes together quickly
  • Each crescent roll comes out tender, flaky, and packed with cheesy pizza goodness

Make a build-your-own pizza bar and set out bowls of favorite add-ins and toppings and let everyone make their own! Such a fun party activity!

ingredients to make Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

Ingredients

CANNED CRESCENT DOUGH The crescent rolls make this fast to make. This can also be made with real pizza dough (but will taste more like a calzone).

FILLINGS We added some spicy pepperoni but you can add your favorite toppings. If they have a lot of moisture (like mushrooms or pineapple) be sure to cook them first or squeeze them dry.

CHEESE String cheese keeps it extra easy and doesn’t melt out of the pockets as easily as shredded cheese.

SAUCE Warm pizza sauce is great for dipping. You can add it inside if you’d like but we prefer using it for dipping.

process of rolling Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

  1. Cut string cheese in half.
  2. Layout crescent roll dough on a prepared baking sheet. Top with cheese and pepperoni.
  3. Fold the widest end over the toppings and pinch the sides to seal. Continue rolling to seal.
  4. Place seam-side-down on the baking sheet; bake per recipe below.

Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls on a baking sheet before baking

Leftovers

  • Keep pepperoni pizza crescent rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for about 3 minutes and serve.
  • Freeze baked pepperoni pizza crescent rolls on a baking sheet and then put them in a zippered bag with the date labeled on it. They’ll keep about a month in the freezer.
  • Thaw naturally or in the microwave and reheat in a toaster oven or under the broiler.

Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls with a bowl of dip

More Pizza Snacks

If you loved this recipe, be sure to leave a rating! Share your filling inspiration in the comments below! 

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Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

These pizza crescent rolls are speedy snack packed with flavor.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, pizza, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 172
Author Holly Nilsson

Ingredients

  • 1 can crescent rolls
  • 4 Mozzarella String Cheese
  • 24 slices pepperoni
  • 1 cup pizza sauce for dipping
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut each string cheese in half.
  • Lay crescents and top with 3 overlapping slices of pepperoni and a string cheese piece.
  • Fold the wide end over the toppings and pinch the sides to seal. Continue to roll up and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and garlic powder over the tops of the roll ups.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping

Notes

Nutritional information does not include dipping sauce.
Substitute pepperoni for your favorite pizza toppings.
Toppings with moisture (such as mushrooms or pineapple) should be cooked or squeezed dry before adding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 172 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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This easy favorite puts a fresh apple twist on a favorite cinnamon roll recipe!

A tender dough is smothered in butter, cinnamon, and our favorite apple topping. It’s all rolled up and baked until tender. Top with a quick glaze or your favorite cream cheese frosting for a delicious treat.

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A Twist on a Favorite

Who doesn’t love apple pie in the morning?

These apple cinnamon rolls taste just like fresh apple pie, filled with cinnamon-sugared apples, fragrant and perfect for serving with a steaming cup of coffee

Ingredients

DOUGH This recipe is made with homemade dough and while it takes a bit of time, it’s not difficult to make.

FILLING We make homemade apple pie filling in minutes, this gives the best flavor. Canned apple pie filling can be used in a pinch.

SUGAR & SPICE Cinnamon sugar and the glaze are just as important as the apples and the dough, so don’t skimp on the seasonings! If you have it, swap out some of the cinnamon for apple pie spice.

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Rolls

  1. Prepare the apple filling. If using canned, chop the apples smaller.
  2. Prepare the dough per recipe below and let rise for 1 hour.
  3. After rising, roll into a rectangle, brush with butter, & sprinkle cinnamon sugar over top.
  4. Spread apple filling over top, roll the dough into a log.

adding apples to dough and cinnamon to make Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls

  1. Carefully slice the rolls into 12 pieces and place them in a baking dish.
  2. Rise until fluffy and bake according to the recipe.

Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls in a dish before baking

To Serve

  • Let the rolls cool a few minutes in the pan.
  • While cooling, make the glaze in a small zippered bag. Snip off one end and drizzle the glaze over the tops. Serve warm.

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How to Store Apple Cinnamon Rolls

  • Keep apple cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature and they’ll be good for about 3 days.
  • Baked rolls can be frozen as long as they are wrapped tightly and placed in a zippered bag with the date labeled on the outside. Toss one into a backpack or briefcase and they’ll be thawed in a couple of hours!
  • Freeze unbaked rolls in the baking dish and wrap them with plastic with the date written on the outside. They’ll keep in the freezer for about 2 months. Let them thaw overnight and bake in the morning!

Delicious Apple Dishes

Did you love these Apple Cinnamon Rolls? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

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Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, and loaded with apple pie filling. The whole family will love this delicious twist on a classic favorite!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 418
Author Holly Nilsson

Ingredients

Glaze

  • cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Dough

  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast or 2 ¼ teaspoon
  • cup granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon
  • ¾ cup milk
  • cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 4 to 4 ½ cups all purpose flour divided

Instructions

  • Grease a 9x13" pan and set aside. Chop the apples in the filling and set aside.

Dough

  • Combine water, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Let sit 10 minutes or until foamy.
  • Combine milk, butter, remaining sugar, and salt in a saucepan and heat to 120-130°F. Place 2 cups flour in a stand mixer. Add eggs, milk mixture and yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Using a dough hook, add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time to form a soft dough that pulls away from the side of the bowl. You may not use all of the flour.
  • Remove dough from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic (approx. 8 mins).
  • Place in a greased bowl in a warm spot and cover with a towel for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • On a floured surface, roll out bread dough into an 18″x9″ rectangle.

Assembly

  • Cover the dough with a thin layer of butter. In a small bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the rolled dough. Top with apple filling.
  • Roll the dough into a log (it should be 18″ long). Slice into 12 pieces. Place the rolls in the pan and cover with parchment paper and a dishtowel. Place in a warm area to rise (about 60 minutes).
  • Once risen, preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 22-27 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly.
  • In a small zippered bag, mix the glaze ingredients together. Snip off the corner and drizzle over top.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Ensure the filling is not chilled from the fridge or the rolls won't rise properly. 
These rolls are best served warm from the oven.
You can use thawed bread dough in place of homemade dough. It will need longer to rise. If using thawed bread dough, the centers will hollow slightly as these cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 418 | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
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Homemade avocado ranch dressing is tangy, creamy, and oh, so yummy!

Everyone loves a great ranch dressing for everything from salads to dipping pizza crust. Adding avocado to the mix makes it velvety, rich, and is 1000x better than any store bought avocado dressing I’ve tried.

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A Dressing or Topping

We love dressings that do double or even triple duty!

  • Drizzle this dressing over a tossed salad or use it in an avocado pasta salad.
  • It makes for a great dip for fresh veggies, crackers or even pita.
  • Use it to top your favorite chicken tacos or fajitas!

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Ingredients

AVOCADO Of course creamy avocado (with all the nutrition benefits!) is the real MVP here.

DAIRY & MAYO Mayonnaise & sour cream are typical in a creamy dressing and add both texture and a nice tangy flavor. A splash of milk thins this dressing for salads. To cut a few calories, switch out the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt.

LEMON No lemon? Switch out for lime juice, or a little white vinegar. Something acidic is needed to help keep the avocado from turning brown.

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How to Make Avocado Ranch Dressing

Tasty, tangy, and even pretty, avocado ranch dressing is easy to make and perfect to drizzle on all your favorites from salads to chicken wings!

  1. Peel avocado & puree with sour cream in a food processor (or a blender).
  2. Add mayo, lemon juice, garlic powder, & onion powder; pulse until smooth.
  3. Stir in fresh herbs, salt, & pepper. Add milk a little at a time until you get the desired consistency.

Keep in a salad dressing cruet or a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, chill at least 30 minutes before using.

Kitchen Tip

Adding mayonnaise to the dip and processing for too long (when blending the avocado smooth) can change the texture and cause it to separate. Mix the sour cream and avocado until smooth and then add the mayo.  Perfectly smooth!

This can be left thick as a dip or thinned out for drizzling or tossing with salads. If you have buttermilk on hand, it adds nice tang!

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How to Store

Avocado ranch dressing will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days, but we’re sure you’ll use it up before then! 

Delicious Dressings & Dips

Did you love this Avocado Ranch Dressing? Be sure to leave a comment and a rating below! 

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Avocado Ranch Dressing

Bright, tangy, & flavorful, this avocado ranch dressing can be used as a dressing, dip, sauce, or marinade!
Course Dip, Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 247
Author Holly Nilsson

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt & pepper each
  • ½ cup milk or as needed

Instructions

  • Peel the avocado and discard the pit.
  • Combine avocado and sour cream in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and onion powder. Pulse to combine.
  • Stir in fresh herbs & salt & pepper. Add milk to reach the desired consistency.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adding mayonnaise to the dip and processing for too long (when blending the avocado smooth) can change the texture and cause it to separate. Mix the sour cream and avocado until smooth and then add the mayo.  Perfectly smooth!
This can be left thick as a dip or thinned out for drizzling or tossing with salads. If you have buttermilk on hand, it adds nice tang!
Avocado ranch dressing will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days, but we’re sure you’ll use it up before then! 

Nutrition

Calories: 247 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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