Pepperoni Pizza Crescents With Dip
These pepperoni-stuffed crescent bites deliver the essence of a classic pizza in a quick, handheld format. With melted cheese, flavorful sauce, and a golden, flaky crust, they make an ideal appetizer or snack when time is limited and cravings strike.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter liquefied
- 24 rounds of sliced pepperoni
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks sliced lengthwise into halves
- 8- ounce package of refrigerated crescent dough rolls
- ½ teaspoon of Italian herb blend
- ¼ teaspoon powdered garlic
- Grated Parmesan as desired, for garnish
- Optional: 2 tablespoons pizza sauce for assembly
- Additional pizza or marinara sauce served on the side for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and divide it into 8 individual triangles by separating along the pre-scored lines.
- If desired, lightly spread roughly ½ teaspoon of pizza sauce across each dough triangle.
- On the broader end of each dough triangle, lay down three pepperoni slices, then position a halved mozzarella stick atop the pepperoni layer.
- Carefully roll the dough from the wider edge toward the tip, ensuring the filling remains enclosed. Arrange each rolled crescent seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each roll with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle on the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and, if using, grated Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the tray to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden and the cheese appears melted and slightly bubbling.
- Serve hot, accompanied by extra pizza or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
These crescents are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but leftovers may be reheated in the oven or air fryer for a crisp texture.