Ingredients
Gather these ingredients to create a dish that’s both comforting and memorable. Just like the meals from my childhood, these components come together to form something greater than the sum of their parts.
- 2 cans of refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded (leftover turkey works great!)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional, for a bit of crunch)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce, mozzarella cheese, walnuts, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. This step reminds me of the many times I helped my abuela mix her famous sopa de fideo, learning to trust my senses.
- Unroll the crescent rolls and separate them into triangles. Arrange the triangles in a circle on the baking sheet, with the pointed ends facing outward, overlapping slightly.
- Spoon the turkey mixture onto the wide ends of the crescent triangles, forming a ring. This is where the magic happens — transforming individual ingredients into a cohesive dish.
- Fold the pointed ends of the triangles over the filling and tuck them under the base to secure the ring. It should resemble the sun, a visual cue that always reminds me of the warm kitchens of my childhood.
- Brush the crescent ring with the beaten egg to give it that golden, glossy finish that makes it irresistible.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the filling is heated through. The aroma will fill your kitchen, much like the comforting scents that wafted from my family’s kitchen.
- Once baked, let the crescent ring cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy the moment of anticipation before you and your loved ones dig in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International