20+ Recipes That Start With Canned Dough

October 30, 2019
Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
Dough is delicious, but it is not always convenient. That's where pre-made, refrigerated types, like canned crescent rolls and canned biscuit dough, come to the rescue. Canned dough is a shortcut that can yield incredible appetizers, casseroles, pull-apart breads, and finger foods that people will swear are homemade. It's always worth it to stock a can or two in your fridge, and here's some of our favorite ways to use it. 
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Pizza Rolls

Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Deb Wise
Pizza Rolls Recipe

These tender, buttery snack rolls are akin to cinnamon buns in structure… but they’re full-on pizza perfection in flavor. Using canned crescent roll dough and prepared marinara sauce keeps both the prep time and ingredient list short, making these cheesy, kid-friendly bites easy to whip up at a moment’s notice. Of course, you can also prep them ahead to enjoy as after-school snacks or on-the-go breakfasts throughout the week. Feel free to customize you homemade pizza rolls with your own favorite toppings. 

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Reunion Pea Casserole

Greg DuPree
Reunion Pea Casserole Recipe

Refrigerated crescent roll dough gives this comforting casserole a golden, buttery crust with minimal effort. Add coleslaw or salad on the side, and you’ll have an easy, homey supper that will feed the whole family—and then some.

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Sausage and Cheese Biscuit Pull-Apart Bread

Photo by Kelsey Hansen
Sausage and Cheese Biscuit Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
Go from can to brunch in minutes
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Chicken and Dumplin Soup

Oxmoor House
Chicken and Dumplin Soup Recipe
Refrigerated biscuits make this ultimate comfort food ever so easy!

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Ham Biscuit Casserole

Time Inc. Video Studio
Ham Biscuit Casserole Recipe

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Crescent Jalapeno Poppers

Crescent Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
This unusual twist on chile poppers, with herb cheese and a dollop of sweet salsa, roll up fast with prepared Pillsbury® crescents dough.
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Big & Meaty Sloppy Joe Hand Pies

Big & Meaty Sloppy Joe Hand Pies Recipe
Enjoy these hand pies made using beef and Pillsbury® Big & Flaky crescent dinner rolls - a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.

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Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares

Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares Recipe
Sausage and two kinds of cheese turn Pillsbury® crescents dough into a rich and tasty appetizer.

 

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Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites

Hector Manuel Sanchez
Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites Recipe

We took the classic spinach-artichoke dip and made it easier to enjoy while holding a cocktail. Try arugula instead of spinach for a peppery flavor.

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Stuffed Pepper Mummies

E. Spencer Toy
Stuffed Pepper Mummies Recipe

 

An adorable take on jalapeño poppers, these sweet pepper "mummies" are stuffed with a gently spicy mix of Mexican chorizo, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and cilantro.

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Tiny Cinnamon Rolls

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Trinda Gage
Tiny Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
If you need a holiday breakfast in a hurry, these 6-ingredient mini cinnamon rolls are the perfect choice. The secret shortcut is using refrigerated crescent rolls.

 

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Chocolate Crescent Mufflers

Chocolate Crescent Mufflers Recipe
Looking for a yummy breakfast treat?  Then check out these chocolate crescent mufflers made with Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls - ready in 40 minutes.
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Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread

Annie Campbell
Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

For a special breakfast that’s sure to impress, this easy Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread is a must. Not only is it a looker, but every fluffy crevice and golden fold of this loaf is smattered with irresistibly buttery, apple and cinnamon-brown sugar goodness. Using canned biscuits keeps this pull-apart bread recipe simple enough for bakers of all skill levels; however, it’s what you bring to the convenience dough product that yields a treat that tastes completely homemade. If you find that your melted butter begins to re-solidify slightly after you’ve stirred in the vanilla extract, no worries—just pop it back into the microwave for a few seconds and proceed with brushing the biscuit dough rounds. When arranging the stacks of dough into your pan, keep in mind that the dough will need space to rise and expand a bit as it bakes. A tangy cream cheese drizzle over the warm cinnamon-apple bread is certainly a welcome finishing touch, but it’s not essential if you’d rather dig in immediately. 

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Mexican Casserole

Mexican Casserole Recipe
Top a sassy Mexican filling with flaky Pillsbury® crescents in a quick and easy casserole ready in just 30 minutes.

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Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwiches

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
Breakfast ready in 30 minutes!  Enjoy these delicious cresent shape sandwiches filled with bacon, egg and cheese made using Pillsbury® crescent dinner rolls.
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Chicks in a Blanket

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller 
Chicks in a Blanket Recipe

Dough-wrapped chicken-apple sausages are best fresh from the oven, so bake one batch at a time and serve warm.

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Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford
Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Recipe

For holiday brunches, overnight company, and any manner of potluck, consider this recipe your secret weapon. Easy as they are to make, these Cheesecake Crescent Rolls will always score rave reviews. 

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Crescent Pizza Pockets

Crescent Pizza Pockets Recipe

Fill Pillsbury® crescent dinner rolls with pepperoni to make these cheesy sandwiches that are ready in 25 minutes - perfect for dinner.

 

 

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Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes

Photo: Becky Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes Recipe
Make a shortcut version of blueberry cobbler by spooning the blueberry mixture over refrigerated biscuits cut into star shapes.

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Doughnut Fries

photo by alex tepper
Doughnut Fries Recipe
Succeed immediately, and then fry, fry again

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Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Pigs in a blanket, a classic 5-ingredient appetizer, is a perfect last-minute appetizer for entertaining guests.

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Fiesta Chicken Taco Cups

Fiesta Chicken Taco Cups Recipe
Come home to these baked chicken cups made using Pillsbury® crescent dinner rolls flavored with taco sauce – Mexican dinner ready in 50 minutes.

 

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Baked Crescent Churros

Baked Crescent Churros Recipe
Just four ingredients in a speedy version of the crispy Mexican classic, cinnamon-sugar-spinkled churros.

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Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns Recipe

We turned one of New Orleans’ famous desserts into a sweet brunch treat. These Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns are perfect served alongside your usual breakfast casseroles and egg dishes, or alongside a hot pot of tea or coffee. And because they are made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, they’re much easier to whip up than cinnamon rolls. Choose bananas that are starting to show signs of ripeness (small brown dots). They will have just the right amount of sweetness and won’t turn to mush when cooked.

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