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    The Life Jolie » Appetizers/Snacks » Crescent Roll Pizza Braid

    Crescent Roll Pizza Braid

    Published: Oct 5, 2020 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    This Crescent Roll Pizza Braid is the perfect appetizer to bring to a gathering or game day party! This easy recipe comes together quickly with a tasty crust and you can add whatever fillings you'd prefer.

    This Crescent Roll Pizza Braid is the perfect appetizer to bring to a gathering or game day party! This easy recipe comes together quickly and you can add whatever fillings you'd prefer.

    The top of a crescent roll braid on a parchment lined cutting board with sauce on the side and a striped blue towel under it all.

    Try these other fun recipes using crescent rolls: Veggie Pizza, Philly Steak Bombs and Buffalo Chicken Braid.

    Pizza Braid

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    I'm totally here for any crescent roll recipes! They make life sooooo much easier and much more delicious, especially since they have crescent roll sheets (genius!). So I will always go out of my way to make snacks that are super easy because they're perfect to throw together for a last minute party! And since everyone loves pizza, this is the perfect option to please a crowd. Carb-y, cheesy and totally savory- this is the appetizer winner we've all been waiting for!
    A close up overhead shot of a slice of pizza braid on a parchemnt lined cutting board with others on either side of it.

    Tips for making this Crescent Roll Pizza Recipe

    • If a crescent roll sheet isn't available you can totally use crescent rolls- carefully unroll crescent dough and leave them in a rectangle. Use a rolling pin to roll them together so that they're one sheet. And make sure to be extra careful when braiding the dough.
    • Line your baking sheet with parchment for easy clean up and to prevent sticking.
    • When cutting the crescent dough strips, you can use a pizza wheel or a knife.
    • I add spoonfuls of pizza sauce all the way down the center of the dough and then use the back of my spoon to spread it evenly.
    • For the topping I melt butter and mix in Italian seasoning and Romano or Parmesan cheeses for an extra pop of flavor.
    • Don't cut the bake time short, you want to make sure all the dough is baked through!
    • I like to serve this with extra sauce for dipping.

    A hand dipping a slice of pizza braid into a bowl of pizza sauce with other slices behind it on a cutting board.

    Can you use other cheeses?

    While I prefer mozzarella cheese for best results, you can totally switch it up if you prefer.

    What are some of your other favorite toppings to use?

    While I enjoy it with cheese and pepperoni, any other of your favorite pizza toppings will works- cooked sausage, peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms- even pineapples (I said what I said!).

    How long do you cook crescent roll pizza?

    Shoot for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

    Can I make this ahead?

    I'd encourage you to assemble ahead and bake just before serving.

    Does it have to be served warm?

    I prefer to serve it warm, but it's also tasty at room temperature.

    A straight on photo revealing the inside of a slice of pizza braid leaning up on other slices around it.

    Ingredients for making crescent pizza

    • Crescent roll dough
    • Pizza sauce (try my easy Pizza Sauce Recipe)
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Pepperoni
    • Butter
    • Italian seasoning
    • Romano or Parmesan cheese

    A cutting board with parchment and a blue and white striped towel with sliced pizza braid pieces on it.

    Ingredients to prep ahead:

    • Shred cheese
    • Make pizza sauce

    Helpful tools:

    1. Sheet pan
    2. Chef’s knife
    3. Cutting board
    4. Measuring spoons
    5. Measuring cups
    6. Silicone brush

    An overhead image showing slices of pizza braid on a parchment lined cutting board on top of a blue and white striped towel. Theres also a bowl of pizza sauce on the side.

    This Crescent Roll Pizza Braid is the perfect appetizer to bring to a gathering or game day party! This easy recipe comes together quickly with a tasty crust and you can add whatever fillings you'd prefer.

    Crescent Roll Pizza Braid

    Jessy Freimann
    This Crescent Roll Pizza Braid is the perfect appetizer to bring to a gathering or game day party! This easy recipe comes together quickly and you can add whatever fillings you'd prefer.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 8 slices

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 crescent roll sheet (or package of crescent rolls- use a rolling pin to roll them out and adhere together into a rectangular sheet on a piece of parchment.
    • 5 Tablespoons pizza sauce
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 20 slices pepperoni
    • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 Tablespoon Romano or Parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment.
    • Place the crescent sheet onto the parchment paper and roll it slightly to flatten (you don't want it too thin).
    • Using a pizza wheel or knife, cut strips about 1 ½ inches into each side, leaving around 3-4 inches of dough uncut on the inside.
      Raw pizza braid that shasnt been braided on a parchment lined sheet pan.
    • Place spoonfuls of pizza sauce down the center of the dough.
    • Top with mozzarella.
    • Top with pepperoni in a single layer.
    • Take the strips and fold them over each other, pressing lightly in the middle to create the braid.
      A raw pizza braid on a parchment lined sheet pan with the first couple of dough strips braided.
    • Fold the ends in to hold in the filling.
    • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Italian seasoning and Romano or Parmesan cheese until well combined. Brush onto the top of the braid.
    • Bake for around 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat when ready to serve.

    Notes

    Be sure you don't under-bake!
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    A close up image of the end of the pizza braid on a cutting board.

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