Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls - with Mushrooms

Name: Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls with Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 8 oz crescent rolls (packages); 1 8 oz cream cheese; 1 4 oz canned mushrooms (chopped); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg (beaten); 1 tablespoon milk; 2 tablespoon poppy seeds

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Cream cheese crescent rolls with mushrooms is a quick and easy appetizer you can throw together at the last minute with guaranteed success. It’s perfect for any party or get together. All it takes is crescent rolls, mushrooms and cream cheese and guests will be delighted.

Baked crescent roll appetizers on a platter

I’ve been making these delicious mushroom crescent roll appetizers for 30 years. I’ve shared the recipe with anyone who is looking for an easy appetizer, and they have shared it with their friends and family until everyone I know makes this recipe.

This is one of those appetizers that’s so simple and easy to make with just a few ingredients, but one that’s addictive. You can’t eat just one mushroom log, that’s what we’ve always called them.

They’re so simple that no matter how much of an inexperienced cook you are, these will be easy I promise. We’ve tried to improve on them by adding other ingredients, but always come back to this simple recipe. They’re best warm, but it’s never stopped us from eating them at room temperature.

Make them ahead of time and refrigerate. I try to plan on having mushroom crescent rolls come out of the oven when my guests are scheduled to arrive. That way the house smells great and your first guests are rewarded with the warm ones. There are never any left over!

Why you’ll love cream cheese crescent rolls

You can eat them in one bite!
They are delicious warm or at room temperature and don’t get your fingers greasy.
You can prepare them ahead of time.
You only need a few ingredients and prep time is just 10 minutes
EVERYONE loves them

If you’re going to serve this at a party, get some helpful tips along with 25 delicious game day appetizer recipes to choose from.

What you’ll need

Crescent Rolls – you need 2 cans. I’ve used both Pillsbury and Trader Joe’s.
Cream cheese – make sure it has softened to room temperature to make it easier to spread.
Canned mushrooms – you can use stems and pieces because you’ll be chopping them anyway, no reason to pay extra for sliced mushrooms.
An egg and poppy seeds to decorate, you can leave off the poppy seeds, but I like the texture they add.

How do you make crescent rolls appetizers

Step 1

Separate the crescent rolls so that you have 8 rectangles. Pinch the seams together.

Crescent rolls rolled out onto a cutting board

Step 2

Combine the cream cheese and canned mushrooms and spread over the rectangles.

Crescent rolls with mushroom filling on top

Step 3

Roll up the rectangles into a log shape.

A mushroom log rolled on a cutting board

Slice into 1 inch pieces. Place on a cookie sheet and brush with an egg wash.

A pan of cream cheese appetizers before baked

Sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake.

Recipe notes

Add a teaspoon of garlic powder to the softened cream cheese for an extra bit of flavor
Make an easy dip to accompany them – my special sauce shared in the Smash burger recipe or bacon jam.
If the dough gets too sticky, put it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
If you don’t have milk, you can make the egg wash with water and an egg.
Make sure you chop the mushrooms into small pieces.
The poppy seeds are optional.

Cream cheese crescent roll appetizers are a perfect Christmas day appetizer. If your dinner is taking longer than expected, these small bite size appetizers will keep everyone from starving without ruining their appetites.

If you love crescent rolls, they are also so good used in apple dumplings.

FAQs and tips

Are crescent rolls vegan?

Pillsbury crescent rolls are vegan which means there is no butter.

Can you use fresh mushrooms for crescent roll appetizers?

Fresh mushrooms are not recommended for these appetizers. If that’s all you have, saute them first and drain any extra moisture they have in the pan.

What if the crescent roll dough is too soft to roll?

If your kitchen is warm or the dough has been sitting out for a while, it will get soft and hard to work with. If this happens, just put it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.

Are crescent rolls the same as puff pastry?

No, puff pastry is mostly butter. Crescent rolls have no butter and also have baking powder. If you use puff pastry as a substitute they will be wonderful.

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