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    Crescent Roll Recipes: Pizza Crescents

    Modified: May 10, 2025 · Published: Jan 5, 2015 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Are you looking for the best crescent roll recipes? Then you must try these Pizza Crescents. Since it only takes three ingredients to make these, they are perfect for kids to help put together. If you want to add a little spice, our Pepperoni Pizza Crescents are for you!

    Crescent Roll Recipes: Pizza Crescents - these are the perfect after school snack for kids. So simple to make and SO delicious!

    Pizza Crescents

    Ingredients:

    • 8 crescent rolls
    • 4 string cheese sticks
    • Marinara sauce

    ingredients for crescent roll recipes

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. I made mine in a toaster oven which worked really well.

    Cut cheese sticks in half so you have eight half pieces. Unroll the crescent rolls and separate into eight triangles. For each triangle of crescent dough you will need one spoon of marinara sauce and half of a cheese stick. Spoon the marinara sauce into the center of the largest part of the crescent.

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    Add a half a string cheese on top of the sauce.

    crescent with sauce and mozzarella

    Roll up the crescent around the cheese stick.

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    Pinch off the sides so that no sauce or cheese is visible.

    crescent roll recipe

    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 9-12 minutes until the crescents are a golden brown.

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    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.

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    If you are serving these to kids, wait a few minutes for the pizza crescents to cool since the cheese can be hot. My daughter had so much fun eating the ooey-gooey cheese.

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    What crescent roll recipes are your favorite? Once you try these pizza crescents, I think they will be at the top of your list! 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!

    If your kids love cooking as much as mine do, you'll want to try Raddish, a cooking subscription box for kids.

    FAQs for Pizza Crescents

    What kind of sauce works best inside these?

    A thick pizza or marinara sauce works best. Avoid anything too runny so it doesn’t leak out while baking.

    Can I use different fillings?

    Absolutely! Try pepperoni, cooked sausage, or even veggies. Just make sure fillings aren’t too wet or they’ll make the dough soggy.

    How should I store and reheat leftovers?

    Store cooled crescents in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.

    Crescent Roll Recipes: Pizza Crescents - Only 3 ingredients!

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    1. Wendy says

      February 27, 2016 at 9:47 am

      What fun! Food always tastes better when you make it yourself! Your daughter looks so proud of her pizza crescent! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Full Spectrum Mama says

      January 06, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Vicky @ Mess For Less says

        January 17, 2015 at 6:11 pm

        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. 🙂

        Reply
      • Full Spectrum Mama says

        January 20, 2015 at 3:34 pm

        THANK YOU! <3

        Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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