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Dip our extra cheesy pesto caprese croissants in marinara for a deliciously flaky quick and easy appetizer!
A Cheesy Favorite!
We are BIG fans of Mozzarella Sticks and these pesto caprese croissants are an elevated twist that are delicious!
Mozzarella, tomato, and pesto are wrapped in a flaky croissant and baked to perfection. Dip them in marinara and forget about it!! They’re heaven. We love to serve them as an appetizer, but they could easily be a main dish – think flavors similar to a Margherita Pizza.
Even better – they’re on the table in UNDER 30 minutes!! Quick and simple with a canned dough shortcut, this cheesy goodness is so easy the kids can make it (and ours do)!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Simple ingredients. We used a canned dough shortcut with simple, fresh ingredients to make these extra easy!
- In under 30 minutes! From start to finish these are ready no time.
- The flavors. Melted mozzarella in a soft, flaky croissant is tasty on it’s own – add tomato, pesto, and garlic butter and it’s next level!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
- 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls
- ½ cup basil pesto – store-bought or Homemade Basil Pesto
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half – or use a block of mozzarella to cut 8 (½-ounce) rectangle sticks
- ½ cup fresh diced tomatoes
Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- optional dipping sauce – Marinara Sauce
How to Make Pesto Caprese Croissants
- PREP. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- ASSEMBLE. Unroll 1 can crescent roll dough and pull it apart. Add 1 teaspoon pesto sauce, half a mozzarella stick, and a few diced tomatoes to the wide part of the dough. Roll up and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, make the topping by mixing 4 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon parsley, ½ teaspoon oregano, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- BAKE. Brush the tops of each roll with the butter mixture and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
- Serve warm with marinara.
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Pesto Caprese Croissants
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half
- ½ cup fresh diced tomatoes
Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll each crescent roll and add 1 teaspoon pesto, half mozzarella stick and a few diced tomatoes to the wide part of the roll. Roll up and place on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, make topping by mixing butter, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, oregano and salt.
- Brush the tops of each roll with the butter mixture and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
- Serve warm with marinara.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Dice the tomatoes and mix up the topping ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to assemble. Microwave the butter toppings so that you can brush the tops of the rolls.
Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
