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Flaky Herb Crescent Rolls: 5 Easy Upgrades for Perfect Holiday Entertaining

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These flaky herb crescent rolls are a quick and easy upgrade for holiday entertaining, featuring buttery layers, fragrant herbs, and customizable add-ins like cheese and garlic. Perfect for brunch, festive dinners, or potlucks, they deliver crowd-pleasing comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried parsley)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (or green onions)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp flaky salt or kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan or Gruyere cheese (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a small bowl, melt butter and stir in parsley, chives, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder.
  3. Open the crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles.
  4. Brush each triangle with the herb butter mixture. If using cream cheese, spread about 1 tsp at the wide end of each triangle; sprinkle cheese if desired.
  5. Roll up each triangle from the wide end toward the point. Place on the prepared baking sheet, point side down, spaced apart.
  6. Brush tops with remaining herb butter. Sprinkle with flaky salt, red pepper flakes, or lemon zest if desired.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Let rolls cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with extra herbs, and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs and keep dough cold until ready to roll. Don’t overstuff with cheese or cream cheese to prevent leaking. Rolls can be customized with different herbs, cheeses, or spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for crispiness. Rolls freeze well for up to a month.

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