Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring
A delightful dish combining tender turkey, creamy cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce nestled in flaky crescent rolls, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Crescent Roll Base
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls (8 oz each)
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped Leftover Thanksgiving turkey works well.
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (jelly or whole berry)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Adds creaminess to filling.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For added gooeyness.
- 1 each egg (for egg wash)
- as needed Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) For presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked turkey, cranberry sauce, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembling
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent rolls and arrange the triangles in a circle on the baking sheet, overlapping the wide ends to form a star shape.
- Spoon the turkey and cranberry filling onto the center of the crescent roll ring. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the filling.
Baking
- Fold the pointed ends of the crescent rolls over the filling, tucking them under the base to secure the ring.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
Serving
- Let the ring cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the filling. Substitute turkey with chicken or a vegetarian alternative. Avoid overfilling the crescent rolls.