Description
The Turkey Cranberry Crescent Ring is a quick and festive dish combining tender cooked turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and buttery crescent dough. Ready in under 30 minutes, this savory-sweet ring offers an easy assembly process and an eye-catching presentation perfect for last-minute dinners, holiday meals, or entertaining guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Cooked turkey (chopped or shredded) – about 2 cups
- Cranberry sauce – 1/2 cup
- Crescent roll dough – 1 package (8 oz)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss) – 1 cup
- Green onions or fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary) – 1/4 cup chopped
- Optional: Mustard or mayonnaise – 1-2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop or shred the cooked turkey into bite-sized pieces. Gather cranberry sauce, shredded cheese, green onions or herbs, and any optional fillings like mustard or mayo. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease or line a baking sheet.
- Lay Out Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Arrange these triangles in a circle on the prepared baking sheet with the wide ends pointing outward and points overlapping toward the center, forming a ring-shaped base.
- Add the Filling: Spread an even layer of turkey over the wide sections of dough. Top with dollops of cranberry sauce, then sprinkle shredded cheese evenly. Scatter green onions or herbs over the filling for freshness.
- Fold and Seal the Ring: Fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling toward the center, tucking and overlapping slightly to seal all ingredients inside. This creates a woven ring that will bake into flaky layers enclosing the filling.
- Bake Until Golden: Brush the ring lightly with melted butter or egg wash for a glossy finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the dough is puffed and deep golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the ring cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer to a platter, slice into wedges, and serve warm as a festive centerpiece.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough for easier stretching and folding without tearing.
- Don’t overload the filling to prevent soggy dough and ensure even cooking.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage to enhance flavor.
- Ideal for using leftover turkey but cooked chicken or deli turkey slices are good substitutes.
- Brushing with butter or egg wash creates a shiny, appetizing crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Turkey Crescent Ring, Cranberry crescent ring, holiday appetizers, easy turkey recipe, crescent dough recipes, savory sweet appetizers
