Description
This Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring is a delightful way to use up leftover turkey, featuring a flavorful mix of tender turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Perfect for a holiday brunch or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Ring:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Turkey Filling:
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, combine turkey, cranberry sauce, cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pepper, and thyme.
- Prepare the ring: Unroll the crescent dough and arrange in a circle on the baking sheet. Spoon the turkey mixture onto the dough and fold the triangles over the filling.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Let cool, garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers.
- Swap cranberry sauce for chutney or add cooked bacon for a twist.
- Works well as a party appetizer or holiday brunch centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
