Description
Spice up your next meal with this irresistible Spicy Italian Crescent Ring. Packed with zesty Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in a flaky golden crescent dough, this dish is the ultimate quick dinner or party appetizer. Whether you need easy dinner ideas, a savory snack, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this easy recipe has you covered. Perfect for weeknight meals, potlucks, or family gatherings!
Ingredients
1 can crescent roll dough
1 pound spicy Italian sausage
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the spicy Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Arrange crescent dough triangles in a ring shape on the baking sheet, with wide ends overlapping in the center and tips pointing outward.
6. Spoon the sausage mixture evenly around the center of the ring.
7. Fold pointed tips over the filling and tuck under the inner edge to form the ring.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown.
9. Cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, sprinkle breadcrumbs or Parmesan under the filling before folding the dough.
Use pre-cooked sausage to save time during prep.
Avoid overfilling the dough to prevent breaking or leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: spicy crescent ring, crescent roll dinner, sausage appetizer, easy dinner, party food