Description
A festive and delicious Thanksgiving Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring featuring tender shredded turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect as a savory appetizer or main dish to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and set aside for topping the dough.
- Arrange Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and arrange the triangles on the baking sheet in a circular ring shape, with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the pointed ends facing outward, creating a sun-like pattern.
- Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the wide part of each crescent dough triangle to create a flavorful base layer.
- Add Turkey and Cranberry: Distribute the shredded turkey evenly over the cream cheese layer, then spoon cranberry sauce on top. Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over everything for a melty finishing touch.
- Form the Ring: Carefully fold the pointed ends of each crescent dough triangle over the filling and tuck them underneath the wide ends to close the ring, trapping the filling inside.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown, puffed, and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the crescent ring from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked leftover turkey with rotisserie chicken if preferred.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped green onions or herbs into the cream cheese mixture.
- This ring is best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven if needed.
- Handle the dough gently to prevent tearing and ensure the filling stays inside during baking.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute shredded turkey with cooked mushrooms or roasted vegetables.
