Chicken-Bacon Jalapeño Popper Crescent Ring

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a look at what you’ll need for this crescent ring.

Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls: Use 2 cans of crescent dough to form the ring base.

Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread: Cream cheese is essential in jalapeño poppers and helps bind the filling. Chive and onion pair nicely with the flavors here, but plain or other savory varieties work, too.

Chicken: Any shredded chicken you have at home will work. Use leftover or grab a rotisserie chicken at the store.

Sharp Cheddar: Cheddar gives great flavor, but experiment with other semi-firm cheeses like Jack, mozzarella, or gouda if you prefer.

Pickled Jalapeños: We’ve switched it up with a pickled variety for a briny, spicy zing. Use sliced or whole—find them near the pickles.

Bacon: Jalapeño poppers are decadent, so lean in! Bacon adds texture and welcomed smokiness. Buy pre-cooked bacon bits or cook and crumble your own.

How to Make Chicken-Bacon Jalapeño Popper Crescent Ring

1.Make the Filling

Stir all the filling ingredients together to get a smooth, creamy mixture.

2. Arrange the Crescent

Open and unroll both cans of crescent rolls. Separate the triangles and arrange them in a sunburst pattern with bases overlapping to form a circle. If this seems tricky, place a small bowl (about 4-inches in diameter) upside-down in the center. Then, place the triangles around the outer edge of the bowl as a guide. When all the crescents are placed, remove the bowl.

3. Make the Ring

Mound the filling in a circle over the crescent base. Fold the triangle points up and over the filling to enclose it, tucking the ends underneath the ring in the center.

4. Bake and Serve

Bake the crescent ring until it’s a beautiful, flakey golden brown. Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy.

How to Store (and Reheat) Chicken-Bacon Jalapeño Popper Crescent Ring

This one goes fast, but if you have any leftovers, here’s how to store and reheat them.

Refrigerator

Cut any leftover crescent ring into individual servings. Cover and store in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Freezer

We don’t recommend freezing the crescent ring since the crescents can take on too much moisture and become soggy.

Reheating

To reheat from refrigerated, transfer individual servings to an oven-safe plate or baking dish, and cover lightly with foil. Heat in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated to at least 165° in the center (use a food thermometer). Alternatively, transfer individual servings onto microwavable plates. Cover loosely and microwave on Medium-High (70%) for about 2 minutes or until steaming.