Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats

Recipe Ingredients

Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Butter Flake Crescent Rolls: The flaky, triangle-shaped dough is the perfect starting point for creating the “witch hats.”

Basil Pesto: This brings bold, herby flavor and a pop of Elphaba’s favorite color! The best part: You can find pre-made pesto at most grocery stores.

Deli Turkey: The meat adds hearty protein and a savory base that balances the richness of the pesto and cheese. If you don’t have turkey on hand, you can use another thinly sliced deli meat of your choice.

Other Ingredients: Mozzarella cheese adds a melty, gooey texture and holds everything together. Butter brushed on top of the crescent dough gives it an irresistible golden finish—plus poppy seed for an optional but fun touch of wicked black color.

How to Make Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats

Making Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats is easier than it looks. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to do. Keep scrolling for the full recipe!

1. Prep and Layer

Roll out the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Add a slice of turkey to each triangle and top each one with a spoonful of pesto and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

2. Wrap up the Filling

Gently fold the turkey slice around the pesto and cheese. This is very important, because it will help contain the cheese so it doesn’t melt out of the hat.

3. Shape the Hats

Fold the wide part of the dough triangle up over the turkey to form a rectangular hat brim and help seal in the filling. Then, flip down the triangle tip to make a fold in the hat.

4. Add Some Wicked Flair

Brush the hats with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seed for a wickedly-wonderful finishing touch.

5. Bake and Enjoy

Pop your Elphaba-inspired hats into a 350°F oven and bake until beautifully browned. Serve warm with extra pesto for dipping.

How to Store (and Reheat) Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats

These Bewitching Pesto Crescent Hats are best eaten straight from the oven when they’re warm and melty. However, if you have a few extras, here’s how to enjoy them later.

Refrigerator

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer

We don’t recommend freezing these little hats; the dough will become soggy and dense when thawed.

Reheating

Remove crescent hats from the container, and reheat on a baking sheet at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until warm.