🦃 Easy Made Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring

Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from busy home cooks and holiday hosts)
🥐 Flaky | 🍗 Savory | 🍯 Sweet-Tangy Finish

This Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring is the ultimate warm-hug dinner — buttery crescent dough wrapped around tender turkey, creamy cheese, and bright cranberry flavor. It tastes like all the best parts of a holiday feast… but takes under 30 minutes to make.

Perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, holiday parties, cozy weeknights, or when you just want something comforting and impressive without much effort.

Why You’ll Love This Turkey & Cranberry Crescent Ring

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Savory turkey, creamy stuffing-style filling, sweet-tart cranberries
🎉 Perfect For: Family dinners, holiday brunch, potlucks, using up leftovers

Ingredients – Simple & Festive

• 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 2 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded or chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup dried cranberries or cranberry sauce
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery (optional, for crunch)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Optional garnish: parsley, drizzle of honey, extra cranberry sauce

How to Make the Turkey Crescent Ring – Cozy & Crowd-Pleasing

Step 1: Heat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

Step 2: Mix the Filling
In a bowl, combine turkey, cream cheese, shredded cheese, cranberries (or cranberry sauce), garlic powder, and Dijon. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 3: Assemble the Ring
Unroll crescent dough and arrange triangles in a circle (wide ends overlapping in the center like a wreath).
Spoon turkey filling evenly around the base circle.

Step 4: Fold & Seal
Fold the pointed ends over the filling and tuck underneath. Brush with egg wash.

Step 5: Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top.

Step 6: Serve
Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve with extra cranberry sauce or gravy for dipping.

Make It Extra Delicious

• Add sautéed onions or stuffing to the filling
• Mix in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
• Drizzle with honey for a sweet glossy finish
• Swap turkey for chicken if that’s what you have

What Everyone’s Saying

“Made this for Friendsgiving — it disappeared in 5 minutes!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Leah D.

“So easy and so festive. My kids LOVED it.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jamie R.

“Amazing way to use leftover turkey. Looks fancy, tastes incredible.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Marcus F.

Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring – Perfect Holiday or Weeknight Meal

If you dream of cozy holiday flavors without all the fuss, this Savory Turkey and Cranberry Crescent Ring is the comforting hug you need. Tender turkey, creamy cheese, and a touch of sweet-tart cranberry are wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked until golden and flaky. It’s festive enough for Thanksgiving or Christmas, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner — especially when you need a warm, homemade meal that brings everyone to the table fast. One bite, and it feels like the holidays came early.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 19 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 cup cooked turkey shredded
• 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
• 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme optional
• 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Knife
• Pastry brush

Method

 

Preheat Oven:

1. 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare Crescent Dough:

1. Roll out the crescent dough into a rectangle, keeping seams sealed.

Add Filling:

1. Spread cream cheese evenly over the dough. Sprinkle turkey on top, then add cranberry sauce and shredded cheddar. Season with black pepper and thyme.

Form the Ring:

1. Roll the dough tightly into a log from the long edge. Shape into a ring on the baking sheet, pinching ends to seal.

Egg Wash:

1. Brush the ring with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake:

1. Bake 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve:

1. Let cool 5 minutes, slice, and enjoy warm.

Notes

Use leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut.

Swap cheddar for Swiss, mozzarella, or pepper jack for variety.

Make ahead: Assemble ring and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking.

FAQ – Turkey & Cranberry Crescent Ring

Serve this crescent ring alongside Cristal Recipes’ Apple Crumb Cake for a warm, comforting holiday pairing.