Crescent Pizza Rolls Recipe – Get ready to roll into flavor town with these irresistible pizza rolls! Made with savory sausage, tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, these bites are the ultimate snack or appetizer. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, a cozy movie night, or just craving a delicious treat, these pizza rolls are the perfect way to satisfy your cheesy, savory cravings.

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Homemade Crescent Roll Pizza

Get ready for a mouthwatering adventure with crescent pizza rolls! These little parcels of joy are a savory delight that’s both simple and oh-so-delicious. Inside the flaky crescent roll, you’ll find a hearty mix of savory sausage, rich pizza sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Each bite is a tantalizing blend of flavors, from the savory sausage’s boldness to the tomatoey tang of the sauce, all melding together with the creamy, melty cheese. The crescent roll exterior adds a satisfying crunch that seals the deal. Whether you’re enjoying them as a snack, appetizer, or a quick meal, crescent pizza rolls are a bite-sized burst of pizza goodness that will leave you reaching for more. Kids and adults gobble these up!

How to Make Pizza Crescent Rolls

These pizza pockets are super easy to make with only four simple ingredients. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir.

Separate crescent rolls into rectangles. Spread the sausage mixture down the middle of the rectangles. Bring the long edges over the filling to make a log. Slice the log into four pieces and place rolls seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top the bites with parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of oregano and garlic powder or Italian seasoning. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Brush hot rolls with melted butter, if desired. Garnish with a pinch of parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

I use Italian sausage. Can substitute breakfast pork sausage, such as Jimmy Dean.
- Use turkey sausage for lower calories.
- Can use ground beef.
I use crescent roll dough for the crust. You can substitute pizza dough.
You can add your favorite pizza toppings:
- onions
- olives
- bell peppers
- ham
- bacon
- spinach
- slices pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
Our favorite store-bought pizza sauce is Rao’s. I also like Godfathers and Ragu.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Pizza Sauce: https://www.plainchicken.com/brownie-pan-pizza-with-homemade-pizza/
- Can substitute marinara sauce.
Can I make pizza rolls ahead of time? You can assemble the bites and refrigerate them for a couple of hours before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat leftover pizza rolls in the microwave.

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What to Serve with Pizza Rolls

When it comes to serving these pizza rolls, the possibilities are endless! First up, a crisp and refreshing garden salad with a creamy Italian dressing will balance out the hearty flavors of the rolls. A side of ranch dressing or marinara sauce provides an extra layer of deliciousness for those who love to dip. And if you’re in the mood for a classic Italian pairing, a bowl of pasta or a bowl of tomato soup will take the rolls to the next level. No matter what you serve with these rolls, they are sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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Crescent Pizza Rolls

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: bites

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 13

Total Time 23

Crescent Pizza Rolls Recipe – Get ready to roll into flavor town with these irresistible pizza rolls! Made with savory sausage, tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, all snugly wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, these bites are the ultimate snack or appetizer. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a cozy movie night, or just craving a delicious treat, these pizza rolls are the perfect way to satisfy your cheesy, savory cravings.

Equipment:

Ingredients:

Bites

1 -lb Italian sausage casings removed
1 cup pizza sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (8-oz) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
grated parmesan optional
Italian seasoning, optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
Add pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
Separate dough into 8 rectangles; seal seams.
Spread sausage mixture down the middle of each rectangle. Bring long edges up to cover the filling; cut each into 4 squares.
Place, seam-sides down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and a dash of Italian seasoning, if desired.
Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.

Notes:

You can use crescent rolls or crescent dough sheets for this recipe. Regular or reduced-fat are fine.

Can add any of your favorite pizza toppings to the filling – mushrooms, onions, olives, peppers, ham.

This recipe makes 32 pizza bites. You can easily cut the recipe in half if you don’t need that many.

I find it easier to cut the crescent bites with a pizza cutter wheel. The pizza cutter glides through the filled dough and the filling doesn’t ooze out.

You can assemble the bites and refrigerate them a couple of hours before baking.

Steph