Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring
A warm and tasty dish perfect for holidays or quick weeknight dinners that combines savory turkey, gooey cheese, and sweet cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
For the Crescent Ring
- 1 tube crescent rolls Use chilled crescent dough
- 4 oz chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme, divided Reserved for garnish
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
- 1 lb thinly sliced turkey (leftover or deli turkey)
- 1 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce Drain excess if runny
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 0.5 tsp poppy seeds
- 0.5 tsp granulated garlic
- 0.25 tsp salt Adjust to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Separate the crescent rolls and arrange them on the parchment paper in a circle with the widest portion on the inside and the edges overlapping.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp of rosemary or thyme. Mix well and then spread this mixture over the widest portion of the crescent rolls. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Arrange the turkey slices over the cheese, overlapping slightly. Spread half of the cranberry sauce over the turkey and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Bring the narrow end of each crescent dough piece over the filling and tuck it underneath the ring to secure.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, poppy seeds, granulated garlic, and salt. Brush this mixture on top and sides of the crescent dough.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes until golden. Allow to rest on the pan for 5 minutes.
Serving
- Sprinkle the baked ring with the reserved 1 1/2 tsp of rosemary or thyme. Slice and serve with the remaining cranberry sauce on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes until warmed through. You can also freeze individual slices wrapped well for up to 2 months.