Description
Savor seasonal comfort with this irresistible turkey and cranberry crescent ring, blending festive flavors in a golden, flaky pastry. Cheese, herbs, and tangy cranberry sauce unite for a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 packages (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for your crescent ring assembly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté ground turkey until it’s thoroughly browned and no longer pink, breaking it into small, uniform crumbles.
- Season the cooked turkey with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder, stirring to ensure even distribution of the aromatic spices.
- Reduce heat and fold in cream cheese and mozzarella, allowing the cheeses to melt and create a creamy, binding texture for the turkey mixture.
- Gently fold in fresh cranberries, which will provide bursts of tart flavor throughout the filling.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and arrange triangular pieces in a circular pattern on the prepared baking sheet, with points facing outward and bases slightly overlapping to form a ring.
- Spoon the turkey and cranberry mixture evenly around the inner circle of the dough ring, keeping the center open.
- Carefully fold the pointed ends of the crescent dough over the filling, tucking and pressing to seal and create a braided appearance.
- Whisk the egg and brush the entire surface of the ring with egg wash, which will help achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crescent dough turns a rich, deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous garnish.
- Slice and serve warm, allowing the melted cheese and turkey filling to be the star of this festive, rustic dish.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey with ground chicken or plant-based crumbles for alternative protein options that maintain the recipe’s delicious profile.
- Reduce moisture from cranberries by patting them dry to prevent soggy filling and ensure crisp crescent pastry texture.
- Include additional herbs like rosemary or sage to enhance the seasonal flavor complexity and create more depth in the turkey mixture.
- Prepare filling in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and streamlining day-of meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg