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Bacon Appetizer Crescents

Crescent roll dough is rolled with a PHILADELPHIA cream cheese and bacon mixture for a savory afternoon or dinnertime treat.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course lunch/dinner, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 3333.9 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining the filling ingredients
  • 1 Spatula or Mixing Spoon For blending and spreading the cream cheese mixture
  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper for non-stick baking
  • 1 Sharp Knife For precisely halving the crescent dough triangles
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate ingredient measurement

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 8 ounce package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon cooked, crumbled
  • ⅓ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 8 ounce packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix cream cheese, bacon, Parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, and milk together in a bowl.
  • Separate each can of dough into 8 triangles; cut each triangle lengthwise in half. Spread each dough triangle with 1 generous teaspoon cream cheese mixture; roll up, starting at short side of triangle. Place, point-side down, on baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is truly softened for a smooth, homogenous filling; cold cream cheese will be lumpy and hard to spread. Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble finely to avoid tearing the delicate crescent dough when rolling. Finely chop onions and parsley for even flavor distribution and better texture. When spreading the mixture, use a generous but not excessive teaspoon to prevent overfilling, which can cause leakage during baking. For an elevated flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese mixture. Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and warmth.