Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- original bacon – 6 strips of bacon
do not do different flavor, maple, etc
- 8 ounce cream cheese-softened to room temp
- 8 ounce roll of pillsbury dough sheet or crescent rolls
push the perforated areas together
- 2 tbspgreen onions or chives
minced
- ¼ tspsalt
- ⅛ tspblack pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350. Cut the bacon up into smaller pieces and pan fry on medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Place the cooked bacon onto a paper towel covered plate to remove some of the grease.
- 2
While the bacon is still hot, add the chives, bacon, salt and pepper, and cream cheese to a bowl.
- 3
Stir together with a wooden spoon until fully combined. It should have a soft spreadable texture with the softened cream cheese.
- 4
Line the counter with a piece of parchment paper. Then, roll out the crescents into one flat rectangle piece. If you are using crescent rolls instead of crescent dough, use your fingers to close up the perforations. Gently spread the cream cheese and bacon mixture onto the crescent dough, using the back of a spoon or a silicon spatula.
- 5
Carefully roll it up into a log shape.
- 6
Using a sharp knife, slice the log into two inch circles and place each roll onto a cookie sheet. Each individual roll should look like a pinwheel, where you can see the cream cheese spread rolled up into it.
- 7
Spread the bacon cream cheese rolls out on a cookie sheet. Bake for 13-16 minutes until golden.
- 8
Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
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About this Recipe
Looking for that perfect holiday appetizer that's both easy to make and irresistibly delicious? These Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a beloved tradition for a reason, bringing festive cheer and savory satisfaction to any gathering.
What makes this recipe a true standout is its incredible simplicity combined with maximum flavor. With just a handful of common ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleasing appetizer that tastes far more complex than its easy preparation suggests. This easy pinwheel appetizer is always part of our holiday traditions, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Prepare for a delightful bite that's both savory and incredibly satisfying. You'll experience the rich, creamy texture of softened cream cheese perfectly balanced by the salty crunch of original bacon, all encased in a tender, flaky crescent roll. The subtle tang of minced green onions or chives provides a fresh finish, making each pinwheel a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone reaching for more.
This recipe is designed for optimal flavor with original bacon, so avoid flavored varieties like maple to maintain the intended savory profile. You can confidently use either fresh green onions or chives, minced, to add that essential touch of aromatic freshness to your cream cheese filling. If using crescent rolls instead of a dough sheet, simply push the perforated areas together to create a seamless base.
These savory crescent rolls are an absolute must-have for holiday traditions like Christmas and Thanksgiving, perfect for starting any festive meal. Serve them warm as a delightful appetizer that disappears quickly.