Savory Crescent Roll Cheese Bites

Golden, flaky crescent rolls filled with gooey melted cheese and a touch of herbs, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

This recipe quickly became a favorite at my family gatherings, everyone loves the melty cheese and buttery crust.

Ingredients

• Dough: 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• Cheese Filling: 120 g (4 oz) mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 cubes 40 g (1.5 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 8 cubes 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional) 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
• Topping: 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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Preheat the oven:

Set the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare dough:

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles.

Add cheese filling:

Place one cube of mozzarella and one cube of cheddar at the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle with Italian herbs and chopped chives or parsley, if using.

Roll up rolls:

Roll up each triangle, starting at the wide end, and tuck the ends to seal the cheese inside.

Arrange rolls:

Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.

Prepare topping:

Mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the tops of the rolls with the mixture.

Add Parmesan:

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake:

Bake for 13 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Cool:

Let cool 2 3 minutes before serving.

Keep air fryer baskets clean while cooking wings, vegetables, and snacks with easy nonstick cleanup.

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Keep air fryer baskets clean while cooking wings, vegetables, and snacks with easy nonstick cleanup.

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My kids especially enjoy these cheesy bites after school as a quick snack that feels special.

Required Tools

Baking sheet Parchment paper Pastry brush Small bowl Knife

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (gluten), Milk (dairy), possibly egg (check crescent roll dough ingredients). Check all labels for allergens if using store-bought dough.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 175, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 15 g, Protein 6 g

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These cheesy crescent rolls offer a perfect balance of flaky crust and melty filling, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I use different cheeses in this dish?

Yes, swapping mozzarella for brie or goat cheese adds a unique twist while keeping the creamy texture.

→ How should the rolls be served?

Serve warm, ideally with marinara or pesto sauces for dipping to enhance the flavors.

→ What is the best way to seal the dough around the filling?

Roll the crescent dough starting from the wide end and tuck the edges securely to keep the cheese inside during baking.

→ Can I add meat to these bites?

Adding thin slices of ham or salami with the cheese provides extra flavor and variety.

→ What baking tools are recommended?

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper and a pastry brush for the butter and garlic mixture work best.