Description
Cheesy Crescent Roll Leaves are delightful, bite-sized appetizers made with flaky crescent dough, topped with melted cheddar cheese and aromatic seasonings. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for snack time, parties, or as a charming appetizer to impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Base
- 1 tube Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheets
- Flour, for dusting the cutting board
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Toppings
- 4 ounces finely shredded cheddar cheese (or use a variety of colored cheeses)
- Italian seasoning, paprika, parsley, or Parmesan bread dipping mix, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a cutting board dusted lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cut the Leaves: Using leaf-shaped cookie cutters, cut out leaf shapes from the dough and place them carefully on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Brush with Butter: Lightly brush each dough leaf with the melted butter, which helps the cheese and seasonings stick and adds flavor.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the buttered leaves for a gooey cheesy layer.
- Season: Sprinkle your choice of paprika, Italian seasoning, parsley, or Parmesan bread dipping mix over the cheese to enhance flavor and add visual appeal.
- Bake: Bake the leaves in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the dough edges turn golden brown.
- Trim Excess Cheese: If desired, use the same cookie cutter or kitchen shears to trim any cheese that extends beyond the edges for a neat presentation.
- Serve Warm: Serve these cheesy crescent roll leaves warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For variety, use different shredded cheeses or a blend for added flavor.
- These can be made ahead and reheated briefly in the oven to bring back crispness.
- Dust the cutting board lightly with flour to make cutting out shapes easier and prevent dough from sticking.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven’s performance to avoid over-browning.
- Try serving with ranch or marinara sauce as a dipping option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crescent rolls, cheesy appetizer, snack, holiday appetizer, party food, bite-sized snacks, easy baking, Pillsbury crescent dough
