Description
Mouth-watering Cheesy Pepperoni Crescent Twists combine classic pizza flavors in a quick, irresistible appetizer. Crispy crescent dough wraps around zesty pepperoni and melted cheese, creating a snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 16 pieces)
- 1 package pepperoni
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 egg
- Marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), setting the stage for a perfectly crisp and golden pastry experience.
- Seasoning Creation: Blend garlic powder, oregano, and basil in a small bowl, crafting an aromatic herb mixture that will elevate the flavor profile.
- Dough Assembly: Unroll the crescent dough and strategically place a mozzarella stick and pepperoni slices at the wide end of each triangle, then roll from the broad edge to the point, carefully enclosing the savory filling.
- Finishing Touches: Arrange the twisted morsels on an ungreased cookie sheet, generously dust with the prepared herb blend, and delicately apply an egg wash to ensure a glossy, golden exterior.
- Baking Process: Slide the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, watching for a rich, bronzed coloration that signals perfect doneness.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Keep crescent dough chilled until ready to use, preventing sticky handling and ensuring clean, crisp edges.
- Cheese Melt Mastery: Use cold mozzarella sticks to prevent excessive leakage during baking, maintaining a neat, contained filling.
- Egg Wash Magic: Apply egg wash evenly with a pastry brush for a glossy, professional-looking golden-brown finish that screams homemade deliciousness.
- Spacing Matters: Leave enough room between twists on the baking sheet to allow proper air circulation, promoting even browning and preventing soggy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg