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This quick and easy Sausage and Pepperoni Crescent Roll Pizza requires only minutes of prep. It’s an easy recipe the whole family loves! It’s a cozy, fast, fun twist on pizza night!

A side-angle closeup image of a sausage and pepperoni crescent roll pizza with a slice cut from the pie dish, showing the cheesy, saucy filling.
Table of Contents
  1. A Semi-Homemade Crescent Roll Pizza Recipe
  2. Ingredients for Crescent Roll Pizza
  3. How to Make Sausage and Pepperoni Crescent Roll Pizza
  4. Tasty Crescent Roll Pizza Toppings
  5. What to Serve with Crescent Roll Pizza
  6. Cook’s Tips for Homemade Crescent Roll Pizza
  7. More Crescent Roll Recipes to Try
  8. Sausage and Pepperoni Crescent Roll Pizza Recipe

We had a routine on Friday nights – an end-of-the-week treat that always involved pizza. We live in the middle of nowhere, so meal delivery options are non-existent (that’s right – there’s not a single restaurant or fast food joint that delivers!).

To dine out, we have to drive 30-45 minutes to the nearest (bigger) town, or we can rely on a few local restaurants. Fortunately, for our pizza-loving family, two local options specialize in Italian food and offer carry-out. As a result, we indulged in a pizza night tradition (that we picked up ourselves) almost every Friday evening. It’s one of the boys’ favorite meals, and I get a night off from the kitchen. Win-win, right? Because by the end of a crazy week of recipe testing and work, I often can’t muster the energy to do much more than drive to the restaurant to pick up our food!

A Semi-Homemade Crescent Roll Pizza Recipe

Keith’s first choice for pizza toppings is always sausage and pepperoni – he’s the meat lover kind of guy. Imagine his surprise and utter delight when he came home from work, sat down at the dinner table, and was presented with THIS easy crescent roll pizza — and it wasn’t even a Friday night!

This easy dinner only requires 15 minutes of hands-on prep time. This crescent roll pizza will surely be a favorite thanks to a store-bought dough and a short list of minimal ingredients. You can even prepare it in advance if that suits your schedule! If you’re a pizza night household like we were, this recipe might become part of your routine!

Ingredients for Crescent Roll Pizza

Sausage and pepperoni pizza has always been my family’s go-to – there’s nothing better than a saucy, cheesy pizza packed with your favorite toppings! My favorite part about this recipe – aside from how easy it is – is its versatility! You can find a full list of ingredients in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Crescent Roll Dough: a tube of store-bought crescent dough makes this recipe easy and semi-homemade.
  • Italian Sausage: we remove the sausage from their casings, and love the sweet and savory flavors.
  • Pepperoni: use mini pepperoni if you don’t want to spend extra time chopping.
  • Onion & Green Bell Pepper: quick and simple, these classic veggies add flavor and texture to the sauce.
  • Marinara or Pizza Sauce: use your favorite brand of jarred sauce.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: gooey mozzarella cheese makes for the best cheesy pull!

Are crescent rolls and croissants the same thing?

They may look similar in shape, but crescent rolls and croissants are not the same pastry. Croissant dough is laminated, meaning it’s made with layers of dough and butter – that’s how croissants get their light, flakey, layered crumb. Crescent dough, on the other hand, is buttery and flakey but much more bread-like than croissants. The more structured texture of crescent dough makes it ideal for recipes like pizza crescent rolls and crescent pizza.

How to Make Sausage and Pepperoni Crescent Roll Pizza

This quick and easy crescent roll pizza is a treat, even when it’s not pizza night. The combination of zesty pizza filling, melty cheese, and golden brown, buttery crescent crust is all you need for a delicious pizza night at home!

  • Make the sausage and pepperoni pizza filling in a skillet on the stovetop.
  • Place the crescent dough in a pie or baking dish, creating a crust with the wide end of each dough triangle.
  • Add the meat filling to the crust and top it with cheese.
  • Fold in the ends of the crescent rolls over on top of the filling.
  • Bake the crescent roll pizza at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is crispy and golden brown.
An overhead image of a crescent roll pizza in a glass pie dish, topped with melted cheese and golden brown crescent roll strips.

Making the Crescent Pizza Filling

The filling of this easy crescent roll pizza is a simple meat sauce made with sausage, pepperoni, onions, peppers, and marinara sauce – it couldn’t be any easier to make!

Start by browning the sausage in a skillet with the pepperoni, onion, and bell peppers. In my house, I dice the onions and peppers extra small, so they’re less detectable by my picky eaters! If you’re using slices of pepperoni, I recommend chopping them up into smaller pieces. You could also use mini pepperoni if you want less chopping!

Once the meat and veggies are cooked, add the marinara sauce. Use your favorite jarred store-bought brand, or up the flavor with a seasoned pizza sauce!

Making the Crescent Dough Crust

To prepare the crust, separate the crescent rolls into eight triangles. Place the wide end of each triangle on the bottom of the dish – I use a round glass pie dish. Try to cover as much of the dish as possible. The narrow ends of the crescents should hang out over the edge of the pie dish.

Spread the filling over the crust, then add the shredded cheese. Mozzarella is my go-to pizza cheese, but any combination you prefer will work – cheddar cheese, provolone, or an Italian blend! Fold the ends of the crescent rolls over the filling, then the crescent pizza pie is ready to bake!

Tasty Crescent Roll Pizza Toppings

Just like you can order your favorite toppings on pizza, you can make a crescent roll pizza the same way! Sausage and pepperoni are a favorite in our house, but you can add anything you like! Add your favorite pizza toppings to the filling mixture or add them on top before folding over the crescent roll ends. Either way, you can make a customized crescent roll pizza the whole family loves. Here are some topping options:

  • Make it a veggie-lovers crescent roll pizza with onions, peppers, black olives, and mushrooms.
  • Top with chunks of fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and tomato slices for a margherita-style pizza.
  • Slices of pepperoni and chunks of sausage. Pre-cook the sausage chunks or break the sausage into smaller pieces so it cooks quickly.
  • Four cheese pizza with mozzarella, cheddar, pecorino Romano, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Any combination!

What to Serve with Crescent Roll Pizza

This tasty take on pizza is a meal all on its own. But even the most delicious pizza needs some sides! Serve your homemade crescent roll pizza with homemade breadsticks, garlic bread, garlic knots, or mozzarella sticks. A simple side salad or light pasta salad will pair perfectly if you don’t want to go too heavy. Here are some recipes to try:

Cook’s Tips for Homemade Crescent Roll Pizza

  • Prep the filling ahead of time! To do this, cook the meat and veggies as directed. Stir in the marinara sauce and cheese, transfer to a container, cover, and store until ready to use. It’s both refrigerator and freezer-friendly! When you’re ready to use the sauce, you want it to be warm (or at room temperature) before adding it to the crust. I simply microwave the sauce for 1-2 minutes and then proceed with the instructions in the recipe card below.
  • Punch up the jarred marinara sauce with seasonings – Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt go a long way in adding flavor to an otherwise bland sauce.
  • Cooking for two? Divide this recipe into two casseroles! I suggest using two small casserole dishes. Just place four crescent rolls in each dish to form the crust. Divide the filling and cheese among the two mini casseroles. Bake one casserole for dinner and wrap the other tightly in saran wrap and foil. Freeze the extra casserole for up to three months. When ready to bake the frozen casserole, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for 3-4 days. Once the crescent pizza is baked, the baked crescent dough will become mushy when thawed, so this recipe is best enjoyed within a few days.

More Crescent Roll Recipes to Try

Sausage and Pepperoni Crescent Roll Pizza

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 545 kcal
Quick and easy crescent roll pizza with sausage, pepperoni, marinara sauce, and cheese. Delicious, comforting and cozy!

Ingredients
  

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage, pepperoni, onion, and bell pepper until sausage is no longer pink (about 7 minutes). Drain fat and return to skillet.
    1 lb. Italian sausage, ¼ cup chopped pepperoni, ½ cup diced onion, ½ cup diced green or red bell pepper
  • Stir in marinara sauce and about 1 cup of the cheese.
    1 cup marinara sauce, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

While the meat is cooking, prepare the crust:

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C)
  • Separate the crescent dough into 8 triangles. Place the dough in an ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate with the narrow, pointed ends overlapping the edge of the dish by a few inches. Press dough into the bottom and sides of the dish to form a crust.
    1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • Top with meat mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bring the tips of the dough into the center.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Notes

  • Prep the filling ahead of time! To do this, cook the meat and veggies as directed. Stir in the marinara sauce and cheese, transfer to a container, cover, and store until ready to use. It’s both refrigerator and freezer-friendly! When you’re ready to use the sauce, you want it to be warm (or at room temperature) before adding it to the crust. I simply microwave the sauce for 1-2 minutes and then proceed with the instructions in the recipe card below.
  • Punch up the jarred marinara sauce with seasonings – Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt go a long way in adding flavor to an otherwise bland sauce.
  • Cooking for two? Divide this recipe into two casseroles! I suggest using two small casserole dishes. Just place four crescent rolls in each dish to form the crust. Divide the filling and cheese among the two mini casseroles. Bake one casserole for dinner and wrap the other tightly in saran wrap and foil. Freeze the extra casserole for up to three months. When ready to bake the frozen casserole, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for 3-4 days. Once the crescent pizza is baked, the baked crescent dough will become mushy when thawed, so this recipe is best enjoyed within a few days.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 21gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1415mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 7.3mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 2.3mg
Keyword: Crescent Roll pizza, Pizza Casserole, Quick Pizza Recipe
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Author: The Seasoned Mom

 

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Hey, I’m Blair!

Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

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  1. My husband and I often order pizza on Friday nights, so I definitely need to try this homemade twist instead! Looks so fun, Blair! And so easy to make, too! I love to make this and then relax at home with a good Christmas movie! 🙂

  2. This looks amaaazing! I really need to get my act together and make some homemade GF crescent rolls so I can make all of these delicious recipes you share with them! 😉

  3. Just when I though it doesn’t get any better than homemade pizza, you go and add crescent rolls on me. This looks absolutely to die for! My kids are going to go insaaaane over this!

  4. Pinned to my Dinner Board!! This sounds yummy and easy! I think this will be another hit with the family —just like all your other recipes we have made from your blog!!! ?