Are you looking for the best crescent roll recipes? Then you must try these Pizza Crescents. With just three ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have warm, cheesy, pizza-filled crescents ready in no time. Plus, they are so easy, kids can make them!
Whether you need a fast weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game day snack, crescent rolls pizzas are sure to be a hit! If you want to add a little spice, give our Pepperoni Pizza Crescents a try.
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Why You'll Love Crescent Roll Pizza
- Quick and easy – Perfect for busy nights when you need something on the table fast.
- Kid-approved – Gooey cheese and pizza flavors wrapped in soft crescent dough? Yes please!
- Customizable – Add your favorite feelings like pepperoni or veggies.
- Great for leftovers – Pop them in the fridge and reheat for a tasty lunch the next day.
- Fun to make together – Little hands can help roll and stuff these. This makes a great first cooking experience!
Easy Crescent Roll Recipes
Crescent rolls are such a handy shortcut for all kinds of recipes. As long as you have a can in the refrigerator, you’ve got a head start on something delicious! Click on some of our favorite crescent recipes below:
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Ingredients for Pizza Crescents
- Marinara sauce: You can use jarred sauce or leftover homemade sauce. A thicker sauce works best to avoid soggy crescents.
- Crescent rolls: The crefrigerated dough makes this recipe super quick and easy. Any brand works!
- String cheese: Mozzarella string cheese melts beautifully and gives these pizza rolls there gooey center. You can also try cheddar for a different flavor.
Best Kitchen Tools for Pizza Crescents
Creating these cheesy, gooey crescent pizzas is a breeze when you’ve got the right tools in your kitchen. Below, I’ve rounded up a few must-haves that make prep, baking, and cleanup super easy. Just tap on any image to explore and shop them on Amazon!
Whether it's a baking sheet for that golden crust, a silicone brush to spread your pizza sauce, or a toaster oven if you're making a small batch or don’t want to heat the whole kitchen, these tools are game-changers for this recipe.
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How to Make Pizza Crescent Rolls
If you are making these with kids, please supervise them at all times.
1. Preheat your oven – Set it to 375°F. If you don't feel like heating up the house, a toaster oven heats up fast and works perfectly for these.
2. Slice the cheese – Cut each string cheese in half so you end up with 8 shorter sticks. This is the perfect size that ensures the center is gooey without the cheese oozing out.
3. Roll out the dough – Gently separate your crescent dough into 8 triangles. If it’s sticking, a little flour on your hands can help.
4. Add the sauce – Use a small spoon to add a little marinara sauce near the wide end. Not too much or the dough can become soggy and leaky.
5. Layer in the cheese – Place your half cheese stick right on top of the sauce.
6. Roll and seal – Start at the wide end and roll up the dough over the cheese. Pinch the edges so that nothing leaks in while baking.
7. Bake until golden – Pop them in the oven for 9 to 12 minutes. Keep an eye on them around the 9 minute mark. Every oven’s a little different, and you want the crescents to be a golden brown.
These are just SO good and can be made in 20 minutes, start to finish! I like mine dipped in warm marinara sauce, while my kids prefer them as is.
Tips for Pizza Crescent Rolls Recipe
Tip 1: If you're serving these to kids, wait a few minutes for the pizza crescents to cool, as the cheese can be hot.
Tip 2: Keep a damp cloth nearby. Sticky fingers are part of the fun, but a quick wipe keeps dough from tearing or getting too messy.
Tip 3: Crescent roll dough is easier to work with when it’s slightly softened. Cold dough can tear or snap, but just 5 minutes at room temp makes it much easier to work with.
FAQs for Pizza Crescents
A thick pizza or marinara sauce works best. Avoid anything too runny so it doesn’t leak out while baking.
Yes, you can try pepperoni, cooked sausage, or even veggies. Just make sure fillings aren’t too wet or they’ll make the dough soggy.
Store cooled crescents in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.
What To Serve With Pizza Crescent Roll Ups
Pizza crescent rolls make a fun main dish, but if you want to make a side, I have some good suggestions. For something fresh and colorful, try this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad or a crisp Italian Chopped Salad. Want something cozy? These rolls are perfect for dipping into a warm bowl of Roasted Tomato Soup. And if you're craving something crispy, these Air Fryer Potato Wedges are always a hit!
If you are still having a hankering for pizza, try these Pizza Biscuits. They are cheesy and delicious and a favorite with my picky eaters. Plus they are one of the easiest kids recipes around!
📖 Recipe
Pizza Crescents
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Ingredients
- 8 crescent rolls
- 4 string cheese sticks
- 8 teaspoon Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. (Toaster ovens work great too!)
- Cut each string cheese stick in half to make 8 pieces.
- Unroll and separate crescent dough into 8 triangles.
- Spoon a little marinara sauce onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Place half a string cheese on top of the sauce.
- Roll up each crescent, then pinch the edges to seal in the cheese and sauce.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes or until golden brown.
Wendy says
What fun! Food always tastes better when you make it yourself! Your daughter looks so proud of her pizza crescent! 🙂
Full Spectrum Mama says
My bff Kiri Clark sent me over here and I can see why! She's impressed by your fabulous blog success and wants me to emulate you 🙂 ...*I* want crescent rolls!!!!! Nice job, Vicky!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Oh my, that is so sweet! You tackle a lot of important issues in your blog. If you have any specific blogging questions please email me using the contact me button above. 🙂
Full Spectrum Mama says
THANK YOU! <3