Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring – Holiday Crescent Roll Appetizer Recipe
This Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring is a festive favorite! Flaky crescent dough wrapped around tender turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and melty cheese makes the perfect appetizer, party snack, or creative way to use Thanksgiving leftovers.
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1½ cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme
- Optional: poppy seeds, chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, Dijon, garlic powder, herbs, shredded cheese, and turkey.
- Arrange crescent dough in a sunburst pattern, overlapping wide ends in a circle.
- Spoon filling evenly around the inner ring. Top with dollops of cranberry sauce.
- Fold triangle points over filling and tuck under to seal.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, garnish if desired, and slice into wedges.
Notes
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for best texture.
- Brie, gouda, or cheddar make great cheese swaps.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing to prevent filling spill.
- Freeze baked ring for up to 1 month; reheat in oven at 300°F.
- Avoid microwaving—dough may turn rubbery.