Crescent Roll Wreaths

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5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 22 minutes

This easy Crescent Roll Wreath recipe is the perfect holiday-inspired appetizer! This cheesy and tasty dish is the ideal centerpiece for your next holiday meal.

Crescent Roll Wreaths with a sprig of rosemary.

Making a crescent roll wreath this holiday season will not only save you time and effort, but everyone at your table will thoroughly enjoy this delicious treat. If you’re looking for easy crescent roll ideas, then you have to try this pull-apart ring of goodness!

Did you know, the existence of crescent rolls has been recorded since the middle ages? They are a staple in French bakeries and are often stuffed with goodies such as cheese, bacon, sausages, and other tasty options. Learn more about crescent rolls.

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What We Love About This Crescent Roll Wreath Recipe

These wreaths are perfect for Christmas Morning brunch or to serve with your Christmas dinner or an other social gathering. They can be made sweet or savory.

  • Quick and Easy: You’ll save so much time and effort when you make these crescent roll wreaths.
  • Easy Ingredients: With only 6 ingredients, you’ll have no trouble gathering together this snack.
  • Family Friendly: Kids love cheese and they’ll love crescent roll wreaths too!
  • Adaptable: Crescent roll wreath recipes are very customizable. You can add in meats, different cheeses, and anything else to your liking!
  • Perfect for the Holidays: You can easily make and bring this appetizer to any holiday event..
A platter of the bread.

Ingredient Notes

  • Crescent Roll Dough: This dough makes for an easy, crunchy crust and adds to the savory flavoring of the dish. Use any brand or variety that you like.
  • Italian Seasoning: This seasoning is all purpose and contains herbs like oregano and basil. It adds to the overall flavor of the crescent roll wreaths.
  • Rosemary: This spice adds more flavor to a dish the longer it is baked. It provides crescent roll wreaths with a lovely taste and aroma.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Cheese – cheddar cheese or any variety that you, even try a low fat or fat free cheese.
  • Veggies -try incorporating broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper or spinach to the wreath.
  • Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Make Sweet by adding cinnamon and sugar.

How to Make Bread Wreath 

These are the basic steps for making christmas bread wreath. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

Unrolling and cutting the dough.

STEP 1: PREP

First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP 2: CUT AND TWIST

Then cut the crescent roll dough into six, two-inch strips. Slice down the strip but leave a small section uncut. Twist two of the strips together and bring the ends together to form a circle.Tuck ends under.

STEP 3: BAKE

Place the crescent roll wreaths on a baking sheet and brush the tops with butter. Top each with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bake the wreaths in the oven for 9-12 minutes.

Bating the dough and cooking the wreath.

STEP 4: GARNISH

Then allow the wreaths to cool and then place a piece of rosemary on top of each. Cut stars out of the cheese with a cookie cutter and decorate the wreaths.Place on serving platter and serve.

Prep and Storage Tips

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

You can prepare all the ingredients the day before baking the wreaths, but it is recommended to wait to assemble them until you’re ready to eat.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Put the baked crescent roll wreaths in an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to a week.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

Place the crescent roll dough in the freezer in an airtight container and keep frozen for up to a year. How to freeze the baked wreath, store for up to two months in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag. Rewarm in the oven or on the stove top in a skillet or the air fryer.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE VEGAN

To make this recipe vegan, look for crescent rolls, butter, and cheese that is all labeled ‘vegan’ and use them as substitutes. Try using olive oil or other vegetable oil.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER SPICE IN PLACE OF ITALIAN SEASONING?

You can replace the Italian seasoning with just oregano, basil, or a combination of your favorite spices. The final taste will vary from the original recipe.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED ?

Yes! Double the required ingredients and prepare an extra baking sheet for the additional wreaths to bake on.

ARE CRESCENT ROLLS AND CROSSIANTS THE SAME THING?

Although similar, croissants are more of a puff pastry while crescent rolls have more of a homemade texture.

A close up of the Crescent Roll Wreaths.

Expert Tips for Making This Recipe

  • Bake Until Brown: Make sure you bake the crescent roll wreaths until they are brown to make sure everything is thoroughly cooked. Use large eggs and whisk eggs to create an egg wash to brown and then finish with melted butter when it is done baking.
  • Different Cheese: Is cheddar not your favorite cheese? Swap it for another such as pepper jack, mozzarella Cheese or even brie.
  • Alternate ingredient: If you don’t have crescent roll dough on hand, you can substitute it for pie dough. The final taste of the dish will vary slightly.
  • Top: Different fresh herbs can brighten your wreath. Try finishing with more rosemary, parsley, salt, basil etc.
  • Meat: Roll in cooked chicken, sausage, garnish with bacon bits or other meat.

What to Serve with Crescent Roll Wreath

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Crescent Roll Wreaths with a sprig of rosemary.
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Crescent Roll Wreath

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 22 minutes
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday-inspired appetizer then you need to try a crescent roll wreath! This cheesy and tasty dish is the ideal centerpiece for your next holiday meal.
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Ingredients

  • 1 package crescent roll dough sheet
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the crescent roll dough sheet into six 2 inch wide strips.
  • Slice the strip lengthwise down the center, making sure to leave the end of the strip intact.
  • Twist the two strips together to the end, then bring the ends together at the top to form a circle.
  • Place the crescent roll wreaths on the lined baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
  • Top each one with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
  • Allow the rolls to cool slightly, then cut the rosemary sprigs into 6 pieces and place one piece on top of each wreath.
  • Use a small star cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the cheese slices and decorate each wreath with one star.

Expert Tips

  • Bake Until Brown: Make sure you bake the crescent roll wreaths until they are brown to make sure everything is thoroughly cooked. Use large eggs and whisk eggs to create an egg wash to brown and then finish with melted butter when it is done baking.
  • Different Cheese: Is cheddar not your favorite cheese? Swap it for another such as pepper jack, mozzarella Cheese or even brie.
  • Alternate ingredient: If you don’t have crescent roll dough on hand, you can substitute it for pie dough. The final taste of the dish will vary slightly.
  • Top: Different fresh herbs can brighten your wreath. Try finishing with more rosemary, parsley, salt, basil etc.
  • Meat: Roll in cooked chicken, sausage, garnish with bacon bits or other meat.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Course: Appetizers and Dips, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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