Pizza Stuffed Crescent Rolls

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These pizza crescent rolls are a delicious twist on pizza night. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, they’re the perfect weeknight win that kids will love!

plate of crescent rolls, text overlay "Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Crescents".

Pizza-Stuffed Crescent Rolls Recipe

Today, we’re diving into the world of pizza-inspired creations with a twist that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike: Pizza-Stuffed Crescents!

We’re always on the hunt for delicious, easy-to-make recipes that the kids can not only make but will love eating.

Anything pizza-inspired is usually a hit, and when you add crescent rolls into the mix, you know the kids are going to go crazy for it.

This pizza-stuffed crescent rolls recipe is a fantastic option for busy weeknights, serving up at parties (the kids can even make and customize their own), or even as a creative addition to lunch boxes.

With just a few simple ingredients, including crescent rolls (or butter puff pastry if you’re feeling fancy), cheese sticks, and pepperoni, you can whip up a batch of these savory delights in no time.

They are buttery, cheesy and just so satisfyingly indulgent. I couldn’t help going back for seconds and definitely recommend doubling or tripling the batch!

Be sure to swap out the pepperoni for your own personal favorite pizza toppings to make this recipe truly your own.

We used to include a bit of pizza sauce in the actual crescents, however that can get really hot and also messy, so now we just serve a bit of spiced-up tomato sauce on the side as a dipping sauce.

Related: Check out this collection of 14 Playful Pizza Recipes for Kids, for more meal time inspiration!

crescent rolls filled with pizza toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 can crescent rolls (or 1 roll butter puff pastry)
  • 8 cheese sticks (or 8 slices cheese)
  • 150g package pepperoni
  • 4 Tablespoon pizza sauce, optional for dipping

Tip: swap out the pepperoni for your personal favorite pizza toppings.

string cheese, crescent dough, pepperoni.

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How to Make Pizza-Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

crescent doll unrolled on baking sheet with pepperoni on top.

Unroll the crescents and place the pepperoni in two rows along the bottom edge (the shortest side of the triangle).

pepperoni crescent rolls on baking sheet, before baking.

Place the cheese stick on the bottom edge and roll the crescent around it.

Repeat with all crescents and bake for 8-10 minutes.

pizza stuffed crescent rolls on baking sheet.

Serve while hot along side warmed pizza sauce for dipping.

plate of pizza stuffed crescent rolls.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Pizza Crescents?

While I doubt you’ll have any leftovers, if you’re making a big batch of these in advance for a party or special lunch box treat, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze pizza-stuffed crescent rolls, store in an airtight container or freezer bags in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Make sure to store them in a single layer to prevent them from sticking together.

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Yield: 8 servings

Pizza-Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Pizza-Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Pizza-stuffed crescent rolls are a buttery, cheesy and ultra-indulgent party appetizer or lunch box treat that the kids can help make. Customize these pizza rolls with your personal favorite pizza toppings.

Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tube crescent rolls (or 1 roll butter puff pastry)
  • 8 cheese sticks (or 8 slices cheese)
  • 150g package pepperoni
  • 4 Tablespoon pizza sauce, optional
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
  • 1 Tablespoon sun dried tomato pesto, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F
  2. Unroll the crescents and place the pepperoni in two rows along the bottom edge (the shortest side of the triangle).
  3. Place the cheese stick on the bottom edge and roll the crescent around it.
  4. Repeat with all crescents and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Serve while hot along side warmed pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 526mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 11g

Pin this Easy Pizza-Stuffed Crescent Roll Recipe for a lunch box treat the kids will love:

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