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Turkey Cranberry Crescent Ring

This Turkey Cranberry Crescent Ring combines the savory goodness of turkey with the sweet tang of cranberry sauce, all wrapped in golden, flaky crescent rolls. Perfect for leftovers or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Recipe, Crescent Roll Dish, Festive Dish, Turkey Crescent Ring, Turkey Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving works well.
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese Feel free to swap for your favorite cheese.
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or cream cheese

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unroll the crescent dough and arrange the triangles in a circular pattern on the baking sheet, overlapping slightly to form a ring with the pointed ends facing outward.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey, cranberry sauce, cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
  • Spoon the filling onto the wide ends of the crescent dough, forming a circular mound.
  • Gently fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling to seal.

Baking

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let the ring cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for using up leftover turkey. You can assemble the ring and refrigerate it before baking for convenience. For extra crispiness, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.