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Warm, flaky crescent roll baked with a filling of pesto over caprese cheese cut in half with more rolls in the background on a wooden board.
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Basil Pesto Crescent Rolls

A golden brown crescent roll is stuffed with mozzarella cheese and a layer of basil pesto to create a warm and delicious appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Basil Pesto Crescent Rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 rolls
Calories 228kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce tube crescent roll dough
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 4 mozzarella sticks
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Unroll and separate each crescent roll.
  • Divide pesto and spread out on the widest part of the each triangle. Leave about 1/2 to 1 inch of space at the top.
  • Lay half of a mozzarella stick at the base of each crescent roll.
  • Add about a teaspoon of chopped tomatoes along the cheese stick toward the pointy end of the triangle.
  • Drizzle a little balsamic glaze over each cheese stick.
  • Gently roll up and lay in an 8" or 9" square baking dish.
  • Melt butter, stir in garlic and pour over the crescent rolls.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melty and the dough is golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg