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Thanksgiving Crescent Ring

Thanksgiving Crescent Ring Recipe – Easy Leftover Turkey Appetizer

  • Author: Sarah White

Description

This Thanksgiving Crescent Ring Recipe transforms leftover turkey, cheese, and spinach into a warm, flaky crescent pastry ring — an easy and impressive appetizer or brunch dish for the holidays.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or rosemary (fresh or dried)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Optional additions:

  • 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce for a sweet contrast
  • ¼ cup sautéed onions or stuffing for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Prepare the Crescent Dough:
    Open the crescent roll tube and separate the triangles. Arrange them in a circular ring shape on the baking sheet, with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the pointed tips facing outward — it should look like a sunburst pattern.
  3. Add the Filling:
    In a medium bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cheddar cheese, spinach, garlic powder, and thyme (or rosemary). Mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Spoon the Mixture:
    Spoon the filling evenly around the ring, placing it along the wide ends of the crescent triangles and leaving the points uncovered.
  5. Fold and Seal:
    Carefully bring the pointed ends of the triangles over the filling and tuck them under the center of the ring. It doesn’t need to be perfect — a rustic look works beautifully once baked.
  6. Egg Wash:
    Brush the entire crescent ring with the beaten egg to give it a glossy, golden finish.
  7. Bake:
    Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and deep golden brown.
  8. Serve:
    Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice into sections and serve warm. It’s delicious on its own or with a side of cranberry sauce or gravy for dipping.

Notes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Passive Time (Baking): 20 minutes

You can make the filling up to a day ahead and assemble just before baking.

For a creamier texture, stir 2 tablespoons of cream cheese or mayonnaise into the filling before baking.

The ring shape can also be adapted into crescent “bundles” or hand pies for smaller servings.

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