12 Genius Ways to Use Crescent Roll Dough Without Making a Single Croissant
Crescent roll dough is one of the most versatile shortcuts in the kitchen—and it’s not just for croissants. These 12 genius recipes prove you can turn that humble can of dough into everything from savory snacks to sweet treats and impressive party bites. Whether you’re in the mood for something cheesy, flaky, or totally unexpected, there’s a delicious idea here for you. Get ready to see crescent dough in a whole new light!
Big Boy Casserole

Big Boy Casserole is a remake of an iconic restaurant’s star menu item. Layers of tender beef, flaky crescent roll dough, tangy big boy sauce, tangy pickles, and lots of cheese!
Crescent Pepperoni Rolls
Easy Pepperoni Rolls are fluffy, buttery pizza style rolls that are filling, delicious, and perfect for your picky eaters who love pizza! They’re so quick you can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.
Sopapilla Cheesecake
This deliciously easy sopapilla cheesecake recipe brings instant gratification! It’s so quick to make and delivers spectacular results every time
Mini Chicken Pot Pies with Crescent Rolls
These chicken pot pie bites are flaky, golden crescent rolls filled with juicy white meat chicken, peas, carrots, corn, and creamy sauce.
Chicken Pillows
Busy weeknight dinners need to be not only family-friendly, but also quick and easy and these Chicken Pillows are just the ticket. The whole recipe goes from ingredients to the dinner table in 30 minutes.
Chili Cheese Dog Casserole
This Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is packed with tasty chili intertwined with gooey cheese and smokey hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent rolls. It’s one of those delicious recipes that is perfect for busy weeknights or a game day snack.
Easy Bacon Chicken Pockets Recipe
This easy Bacon Chicken Pockets recipe combines the buttery flakiness of crescent rolls with a creamy filling made of cream cheese, cooked chicken, and crispy, delicious bacon.
Mini BLT Sliders Appetizers
These mini BLT sliders appetizers have all the vibrant flavors of your favorite bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich on a toothpick. They’re easy to pick up and eat, and your guests will love the flavors of these small bites — especially the crispy bacon!
Easy Turkey Pot Pie with Crescent Rolls
This single-crust easy turkey pot pie with crescent rolls is the perfect way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers. This recipe combines leftover Thanksgiving turkey or rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables with a creamy white sauce, then tops it with crescent rolls for a deliciously simple comfort food dinner that just melts in your mouth. No one will believe it’s leftovers!
Sloppy Joe Squares
This version of a Sloppy Joe is a little less sloppy but delicious all the same. Perfect for little hands and mouths!
Crescent Chicken Roll Ups
Crescent Chicken Roll Ups are so good and are ready in 30 minutes! Flaky, buttery crescents filled with a delicious chicken mixture are so easy, you’ll want them every night.
Salmon En Croute
Make Salmon En Croute instead of beef wellington for your next special occasion. This recipe is so delicious and easy to make.