Get ready to roll, fold and stuff your way to some amazing recipes with these crescent roll appetizers!
Our 27 Best Crescent Roll Appetizers
1/27
Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 82 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
2/27
Ham and Cheese Puffs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These tasty little bites go over well with kids. They're also delicious with soups or as party appetizers. —Mrs. Marvin Buffington, Burlington, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 110 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
3/27
Roasted Red Pepper Triangles
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I sandwich full-flavored meats, cheeses and veggies between layers of flaky crescent dough for this sensational treat. We like to have marinara sauce on hand for dipping. —Amy Bell, Arlington, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 165 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
4/27
Mummy Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time
35 min
Servings
20 appetizers (about 1 cup dip)
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer with 2 teaspoons dip: 128 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
5/27
Parmesan Mushroom Tartlets
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My easy tartlets loaded with a cheesy mushroom filling take advantage of refrigerated crescent roll dough. I think they’re best warm from the oven with a sprinkling of green onion.—Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
6/27
Crab Crescent Triangles
Total Time
40 min
Servings
40 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 77 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
7/27
Chicken Ring
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's an impressive-looking dish that's a snap to prepare. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve this delicious crescent wreath. The red pepper and green broccoli add a festive touch. —Marlene Denissen, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 151 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
8/27
Chicken Puffs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
32 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My guests peel rubber getting to the table to munch on these chicken puffs. The tender bites are made with hassle-free refrigerated crescent rolls and a flavorful chicken and cream cheese filling. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 puff: 67 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
9/27
Mini Crescent Burgers
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I substituted ground beef with taste-tempting results. —Pam Buhr, Mexico, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 79 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
10/27
Mini Pizza Bites
Total Time
40 min
Servings
32 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Served hot or cold, these little pizzas are wonderful. Their small size makes them ideal for an after-school snack or a kid-friendly party. Plus, they’re so easy to make that little ones can help you in the kitchen! —Jane Jones, Cedar, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 pizza cup: 75 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
11/27
Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It's hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf down these cream cheese pinwheels. Now I bake a double batch whenever we have a get-together. —Krista Munson, Sharpsburg, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 58 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
12/27
Pepperoni Rolls
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here is a fast recipe that always goes over well at my house. Each bite has gooey melted cheese and real pizza flavor. Try serving them with pizza sauce for dipping. —Debra Purcell, Safford, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
2 roll-ups: 282 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
13/27
Festive Guacamole Appetizers
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
40 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
For ages, my brother’s family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and we always eat Christmas snacks while we open our presents. This Tex-Mex spin on classic appetizer pizza is one we have again and again. —Laurie Pester, Colstrip, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 57 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
14/27
Mini Sausage Quiches
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These bite-sized quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese—and all nestled into easy crescent roll dough. Serve the cute muffinettes at any brunch or potluck gathering. —Jan Mead, Milford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini quiche: 66 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
15/27
Pesto Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 pinwheels
From the Recipe Creator:
I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d'oeuvres. The colorful and impressive snacks come together easily with refrigerated crescent roll dough, prepared pesto sauce and a jar of roasted red peppers. —Kathleen Farrell, Rochester, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 pinwheel: 76 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
16/27
Crescent Samosas
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 appetizers (3/4 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender, buttery crescents surround a delicious filling, making these appetizers a real standout. No one will guess that they're light! —Jennifer Kemp, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer with 2 teaspoons sauce: 130 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
17/27
Pizza Roll-Ups
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Since getting this recipe from our 4-H club, it's been a regular after-school snack. We like to dunk these bite-sized pizza treats, made with refrigerated crescent rolls, in spaghetti sauce. —Donna Klettke, Wheatland, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll-up: 94 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
18/27
Apricot-Glazed Bacon Spirals
Total Time
25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a real crowd-pleaser for an appetizer table or brunch buffet. A whole piece of crispy bacon is rolled into each spiral. It's so good with the apricot preserves, which make it a sweet-and-salty treat. —Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 97 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
19/27
Shrimp Lover Squares
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
At our house, these delicious shrimp squares are a must during family movie and game nights. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 square: 109 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
20/27
Pizza Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Once you try these mini-sized calzones, you may never go back to the large ones. Not only do these pretty bites take advantage of convenient refrigerator crescent rolls, but they can be made ahead and popped in the oven right before company arrives. No one can eat just one and people love the cheesy, fresh taste! —Lisa Smith, Bryan, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 118 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
21/27
Antipasto Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stuffed with savory meats and cheeses, these hearty antipasto squares would satisfy an entire offensive line! The dish comes together quickly and bakes in under an hour, making it the perfect potluck bring-along. Introducing the all-stars in this ooey gooey appetizer: salami, Swiss, pepperoni, Colby-Monterey Jack, prosciutto and provolone. A crisp topping finishes it off. —Brea Barclay, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 229 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
22/27
Ham & Swiss Braids
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 loaves (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Satisfy hearty appetites with these golden loaves. Each slice is a hot sandwich packed with ham, broccoli and Swiss cheese. Hot pepper sauce adds a nice kick, while refrigerated crescent rolls makes them extra easy to put together.
—Donna McCord, Fishers, IN
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 306 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
23/27
Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This charming plate of piggies looks like a holiday wreath when I drape fresh rosemary in the center. It’s a cute display for merry get-togethers. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 72 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
24/27
Sausage Pinwheels
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Filled with sausage, sweet pepper and cream cheese, these roll-ups are excellent for unexpected visitors, a cocktail party or a halftime snack. Besides being easy to make, they can be done way ahead and kept in the freezer. All you have to do is pop them into a hot oven! —Cindy Nerat, Menominee, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
25/27
Artichoke Crescent Appetizers
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This colorful appetizer is sure to please guests at any affair. My family loves it served both warmed up and chilled. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 81 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
26/27
Asian Triangles
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Crunchy vegetables, savory ground beef and a flaky crust—there's a lot to like in these little pockets! —Violet Heaton, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 59 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
27/27
Sausage Chive Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These spirals are simple to make but look special on a buffet. Our guests eagerly help themselves—sometimes the eye-catching pinwheels don't even make it to their plates! —Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 pinwheel: 132 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.