Pillsbury has been one of the most popular companies in America, simply because they provide products that make our lives easier. A perfect example of this is crescent rolls. Pillsbury crescent rolls take around 15 minutes to prepare, where it can take hours, and sometimes days, to prepare crescent rolls from scratch. While Pillsbury crescent rolls may be wonderful served with a meal, they are even better when you incorporate them into one of your dishes. Here are just a few of the creative ways you can use Pillsbury crescent rolls.
One of my all time favorite ways to use Pillsbury crescent rolls is to make a cheese stuffed bread. This is also a very easy side dish to prepare. All you have to do is roll out a can of dough and seal all of the edges. Spread on half of a container of onion flavored cream cheese and roll, being sure to tuck in the short sides in first. Bake according to the package directions. Note that you may need to bake longer than the package states for the center to get completely done. This is wonderful served with steak.
Creative Uses for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls #2: Cheesy Pigs in a Comforter
Another tasty way to use Pillsbury crescent rolls is to make pigs in a comforter. Now I say comforter because these are extra “fluffy”. For this dish you will need four smoked beef sausages, a can of Easy Cheese, and one roll Pillsbury crescent rolls. Preheat your oven and then unroll your dough. Take two triangles, which is one rectangle, and lay it on a non-stick cookie sheet. Spray on the Easy Cheese, making two of three rows, but be sure to leave space around the cheese so it doesn’t come out when you roll the sausages. Add the sausage and then roll. Bake according to the package directions and enjoy.
Creative Uses for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls #3: Cherry Turnovers
An easy way to use Pillsbury crescent rolls is to make turnovers. For these turnovers you will need to use four triangles for each turnover. The first thing you need to do is seal all of the edges. Next add cheery pie filling on top of one rectangle, fold the other rectangle over the first and use a fork to crimp the edges. Cut a slit so the pie filling can steam and bake until golden brown.
Creative Uses for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls #4: Cheeseburger Roll-Ups
For this dish you will need to roll out the dough as directed in the first creative use. Then you will add a thin layer of cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, ketchup, and mustard. Roll the dough as directed above and bake until the dough is done in the center.
Creative Uses for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls #5: Chocolate Turnovers
For this turnover, you can use two triangles (one rectangle). Just add your favorite type of chocolate candy, fold, and crimp. Bake until golden brown and serve warm with ice cream.
Creative Uses for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls #6: Nacho Bake
Spread a roll of Pillsbury crescent rolls into a 9 inch square pan. Bake until golden brown and then add cooked ground beef that has been seasoned with taco seasoning, nacho cheese, heated refried beans, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions.
For these sandwiches, you will need two crescent rolls. Place the two broad ends of the crescent rolls together and then roll into a cigar. Bring the ends together and tuck under the middle, as if you were making a knot. Bake until golden brown, split, and top with cooked steak slices, caramelized onions, and Cheez Whiz.
