Description
This Turkey and Cranberry Wreath is a delightful way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. A flaky crescent roll wreath filled with a savory mixture of turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese, perfect for a festive appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
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Crescent Roll Dough:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
Turkey Filling:
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add turkey, cranberry sauce, shredded cheese, and parsley; mix well.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll crescent dough and arrange in a circle on baking sheet, with the wide ends overlapping in the center.
- Add Filling: Spoon turkey mixture around the inner ring of dough. Fold and tuck dough to seal.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool, garnish with parsley, and slice to serve.
Notes
- Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a quick and festive appetizer.
- Substitute dried cranberries for a more savory version.
- Serve with extra cranberry sauce or mustard dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
