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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

    Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

    Published: Nov 23, 2013 · Modified: Jan 30, 2022 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mushroom Crescent Rolls

    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

    ingredients for mushroom crescent rolls
    • 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. 

    A pan of baked mushroom logs

    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.

    Baked crescent roll appetizers on a platter

    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.

    More delicious appetizers

    • Sausage Balls Recipe
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    • Pizza Bites
    • Sausage Phyllo Cups

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    A serving platter with mushroom crescent rolls

    Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls with Mushrooms

    Author: Barbara Curry
    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. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 10 minutes
    Servings: 48

    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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    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 375º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Separate crescent dough into 8 rectangles; press perforations to seal.
    • Combine cream cheese, mushrooms & salt mixing well. spread in equal portions over each rectangle of dough.
    • Starting at long sides, roll up each rectangle jellyroll fashion. Pinch to seal.
    • Slice logs into 1 inch pieces and place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush each log with beaten egg and milk and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
    • Bake 375º 10-12 min.

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    Barbara’s Tips + Notes
    • 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.
    • Add a teaspoon of garlic powder to the softened cream cheese for a extra bit of flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. David h moon says

      December 23, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      I have been making since 70’s. Original recipe from Pillsbury bake off contest.

      Missing original.ingredient is Grey Poupon mustard. A teaspoon. Have added diced green onions., ham , anything youdl like. Green olives are great but original the best

      Brush tops ith egg white only then poppy seeds.

      Reply
      • Barbara Curry says

        December 24, 2018 at 5:24 am

        Grey Poupon mustard sounds like a great addition.

        Reply
    2. Colleen says

      April 30, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      One of my old time favorites and so easy ,I usually have these ingredients in the house .I got this recipe 25 years ago and has always been a hit!

      Reply
      • Barbara Curry says

        April 30, 2020 at 8:05 pm

        Same here!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      September 28, 2020 at 11:43 am

      These were wonderful!!! I used fresh portabella mushrooms because that is what I had and they were fantastic!!!

      Reply
      • Barbara Curry says

        September 28, 2020 at 5:30 pm

        I’m sure fresh mushrooms are even better!

        Reply
    4. Robin says

      February 01, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Are these yummies freezable? Many thanks!

      Reply
      • Barbara Curry says

        February 02, 2021 at 8:30 am

        I would freeze them before you bake them. Place them on a baking sheet to do a quick freeze and then once frozen, you can toss them in a freezer bag for easy storage.

        Reply
    5. Kala says

      February 13, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for the Super Bowl today. Needed an app based on what I had in my fridge, so I googled crescent rolls and mushrooms and this popped up! I only had fresh mushrooms, so I diced them finely and sautéed them in oil and garlic and chopped onion until the moisture was gone. Then I added the cream cheese and some onion powder. I had butter flavored crescent rolls and they are delish! Will play around with the fillings as these would be so versatile and can use whatever is in your fridge/pantry- love that.
      Wish I could add a pic to my review bc they turned out beautifully. I accidentally put sesame seeds on top of half of them before I realized I was supposed to use poppy seeds. So I ended up with half and half, which I think worked out to my favor! Thanks for the recipe! Oh I only had 1 tube of crescent rolls so I only used half the cream cheese the recipe called for and it worked out perfectly.

      Reply
      • Barbara Curry says

        February 14, 2022 at 7:56 pm

        Kala, I love that you could make this recipe with what you had in your fridge and pantry. I would love for you to share a photo and tag me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/butterandbaggage/

        Reply

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