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A golden-brown crescent ring filled with juicy turkey, vibrant cranberry sauce, and melted cheese, arranged in a circular shape on a white platter, garnished with fresh herbs, with a rustic wooden background.

Savory Turkey Cranberry Crescent Ring Easy Holiday Appetizer

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A flavorful holiday appetizer featuring turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese rolled into a crescent ring.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans of crescent dough
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and thyme; cook until browned.
  3. Roll out crescent dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming a circle with the wide ends overlapping to create a ring shape.
  4. Spread the cooked turkey evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
  5. Dollop cranberry sauce over the turkey, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  6. Fold the overlapping dough edges over the filling to form a ring, pinching to seal.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add chopped herbs or diced onions to the turkey filling for extra flavor.
  • Serve warm with additional cranberry sauce or dipping sauces on the side.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking, sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available (use gluten-free crescent dough)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg