These broccoli pizza crescent rolls are made with just four ingredients: crescent roll dough, pizza sauce, chopped broccoli, and shredded mozzarella. They’re cheesy, easy to put together, and a simple way to switch up your toddler’s lunch routine!
I love a lunch that uses a few easy-to-grab ingredients, especially when I’m prepping ahead for the week. You don’t need to make everything from scratch to put together a meal for your little one. A tube of crescent rolls, some cheese, and a little leftover broccoli can go a long way!
These pizza crescent rolls have a soft, flaky outside and a cheesy broccoli filling. Serve them with fruit and another favorite side, or tuck them into a lunch box for a change from the usual sandwich.
Why You’ll Love These Pizza Crescent Rolls
- Only four ingredients - no homemade dough or long ingredient list needed! though these would work great with my homemade Greek yogurt dough too!
- Easy to prep ahead - bake a batch and refrigerate or freeze extras for another day
- A use for leftover broccoli - a small amount of broccoli is all you need or use whatever veggie you have on hand
- Easy to customize - adjust the filling to use what you already have
If you have a pizza loving toddler, then be sure to try out my homemade mini pizzas using yogurt dough or my cottage cheese pizza toast! They're still easy to make and use simple ingredients you likely have on hand.
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Ingredients You'll Need
Here's what you'll need to make these broccoli pizza crescent rolls:
- Refrigerated crescent rolls: Use one standard tube containing eight crescent rolls. Baking instructions vary by brand, so check your package before starting.
- Pizza sauce: A little goes a long way! A thin layer adds pizza flavor without making the dough too wet. Use your favorite jarred pizza sauce.
- Chopped broccoli: For a softer filling, use lightly steamed broccoli, finely chopped and patted dry. Leftover cooked broccoli works well here, too. If using raw broccoli, chop the florets very finely; larger pieces may stay firm during the short baking time.
- Shredded mozzarella: This gives the rolls their cheesy pizza filling. Pre-shredded mozzarella keeps prep quick, but you can shred your own if you prefer.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Pizza Crescent Rolls
- Step 1: Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll package directions, typically 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the dough and separate it into eight triangles.
- Step 2: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each triangle, leaving a little space around the edges. Sprinkle finely chopped broccoli and shredded mozzarella over the wider portion of each triangle. Keep the filling light so the rolls are easy to close.
- Step 3: Starting at the wide end, gently roll each triangle toward the point. Tuck in any loose filling as you go, then place the rolls on the baking sheet with the points underneath.
- Step 4: Bake according to your dough’s package directions, usually about 12-14 minutes, until golden brown and the dough inside is cooked through. Filled rolls may need a little longer than plain crescents. Let them cool before serving; the melted cheese and sauce can be hot inside!
What to Serve with Pizza Crescent Rolls
Keep the rest of lunch simple. Try pairing these with:
- Pear fruit cup and cucumber sticks
- Thinly sliced cucumber and strawberries
- Soft cooked carrot sticks
- Yogurt ranch to dip with broccoli on the side
- Mandarin and zucchini spears
Start with a small portion and offer more based on your toddler’s appetite. Some days they may want another roll, and other days they may be more interested in the fruit. You don’t have to make every lunch look the same!
Variations
There are so many ways you could change up these broccoli pizza crescent rolls!
- Ham and Cheese
- Spinach and Pesto
- Alfredo and Chopped Cauliflower
- Pineapple, Ham, and Cheese
Storing Your Broccoli Pizza Crescent Rolls
Refrigerate: Refrigerate within two hours of baking and store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze: Once cooled, freeze the rolls in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. Use within about two months for best quality.
Reheat: Warm in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F until hot throughout. A microwave works for a quick option, although the dough will be softer. Let cool to a comfortable temperature before serving.
Toddler Dietitian Tiff's Tip
Serving broccoli in different ways gives your toddler more chances to get comfortable with it! Try it tucked into these pizza rolls, steamed on the side, or mixed into pasta. Keep naming what’s in the meal so they can connect the flavors, even if they’re not ready to eat broccoli on its own yet.
FAQ
Yes! Cook according to the package directions, cool enough to handle, then finely chop and pat dry before adding it to the dough.
Absolutely. Keep them simple with sauce and mozzarella, or try a small amount of another cooked, finely chopped vegetable. Avoid watery fillings, and keep the total amount similar so the rolls close easily.
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Pairing
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Broccoli Pizza Crescent Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent roll dough, 8 rolls
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup finely chopped broccoli
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the crescent roll package directions, typically 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the dough and separate into eight triangles. Spread about 1½ teaspoons pizza sauce over each triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Divide the broccoli and mozzarella evenly among the triangles, keeping most of the filling toward the wide ends.
- Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle toward the point, gently tucking in loose filling. Place on the baking sheet with the point underneath.
- Bake according to package directions, usually 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through in the center. Add time if needed for the filled dough to bake fully.
- Let cool slightly, then cut into pieces appropriate for your toddler’s eating skills.
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