Description
This Thanksgiving Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring is a delightful way to enjoy holiday leftovers in a new and delicious form. A flaky crescent ring filled with tender turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, gooey cheese, and a flavorful mix of seasonings, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a festive brunch or a light dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Ring:
- 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling:
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix filling: In a medium bowl, combine turkey, cranberry sauce, cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Prepare crescent ring: Unroll crescent dough into triangles on the baking sheet, overlapping wide ends in the center.
- Add filling: Spoon turkey mixture around the center of the ring. Fold and tuck the pointed ends over the filling.
- Egg wash and bake: Brush dough with beaten egg. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and slice into wedges to serve.
Notes
- Great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers!
- Enhance with stuffing or gravy for extra flavor.
- Perfect for holiday brunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
