Description
A festive and delicious Turkey and Cranberry Wreath made with flaky crescent roll dough, filled with a savory mixture of turkey, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, and cheese. Perfect for holiday brunches or to creatively use Thanksgiving leftovers, this wreath is baked to golden perfection and offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Wreath Dough
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped or shredded
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
Topping
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the wreath evenly and achieving a golden crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Arrange these triangles in a circle on a large baking sheet or pizza stone, with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outward, forming a wreath shape.
- Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped or shredded turkey, whole berry cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, green onions, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Wreath: Spoon the prepared filling in a ring over the wide ends of the dough triangles arranged on the baking surface. Then fold the pointed ends over the filling and tuck them under the center to secure the wreath shape.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the entire dough wreath with the lightly beaten egg to give it a shiny, golden finish once baked.
- Bake: Place the wreath in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the wreath to cool slightly before slicing into 8 pieces and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This festive wreath is perfect for holiday brunches or using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
- You can substitute chicken if desired for a different protein option.
- Add chopped nuts or fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for extra texture and flavor.
- Use Swiss cheese for a nuttier flavor or mozzarella for a milder, melty texture.
