Crescent Roll Pizza with Zucchini

Name: Crescent Roll Pizza with Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cans Crescent rolls; 1 tablespoon butter; 6-7 zucchini (small- medium in size ); 1 medium yellow onion ( diced small, about 1 cup); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; cracked black pepper (to taste ); 1 cup mayonnaise; 8 ounces cream cheese (softened ); ½ cup parmesan cheese (extra for garnish ); 2 tablespoons chives (chopped small ); ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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by Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh August 3, 2020

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Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this Crescent Roll Pizza with Zucchini is easy to make and incredibly delicious. Made with a few simple ingredients, it’s a versatile pizza recipe you’ll want to make over and over again!

Light, crispy, and cheesy, this tasty zucchini crescent roll pizza is totally irresistible! It’s perfect for enjoying during the late summer months when summer squash and zucchini are abundant yet is so tasty you’ll find yourself making it all year long.

When I have a lot of summer squash to unload, I mostly enjoy making healthy, low-carb zucchini recipes like Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Salad, Cheesy Zucchini Involtini, and Zucchini Salad.

Zucchini Crescent Pizza – Healthyish Foods

However, when I’m in the mood for something a little more indulgent, I turn to this crescent roll pizza with zucchini. Quick and easy to make, it’s ready in just 40 minutes thanks to premade crescent roll pizza crust and a super simple cream cheese topping.

I typically enjoy mine for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee, but it would also be great for brunch with a tasty mimosa. Regardless, there’s never a wrong time to serve this delicious zucchini pizza!

Table of Contents

Recipe Ingredients

For the crescent roll pizza

Crescent Rolls – This buttery, flaky dough is used as the zucchini pizza crust. Use canned crescent rolls, and remove the cans from the refrigerator to let them rest for 5-10 minutes before opening them. This makes the crescent rolls easier to work with.
Butter – Used to lightly oil the vegetables while they cook in the saucepan.
Zucchini – Small to medium-sized zucchini are best. Oversized zucchini can become tough and full of large seeds. Yellow summer squash is okay to use as well.
Yellow Onion – Diced onions add a deeper, more savory flavor to the vegetable topping. Zucchini is very mild-tasting. So, it pairs well with stronger, sharper-tasting vegetables.
Garlic – For flavor and aroma.
Seasonings – Dried oregano, dried parsley, and cracked black pepper season the zucchini topping, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.

For the cheese sauce

Mayonnaise – This mixes with cream cheese to form the base of the crescent roll pizza cheese sauce. Full-fat mayo will give the sauce a richer taste and a slightly thicker consistency, but light mayo is okay, too.
Cream Cheese – Use a brick of plain cream cheese, not whipped or spreadable cream cheese from a container. Make sure you soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 15-30 seconds before mixing it with the mayo.
Parmesan Cheese – This adds a savory, somewhat nutty taste to the cheese sauce.

Topping

Chives – These are a nice finishing touch! You can substitute with fresh parsley if needed.
Mozzarella Cheese – Freshly shredded, low-moisture mozzarella will melt the best.

Topping Variations

Feel free to use this crescent roll pizza recipe as a jumping-off point! Follow the baking instructions and tips. Then, feel free to use whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Try making a mixed veggie pizza with crescent rolls. Use just one zucchini, and replace the rest with cherry tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
Build on this zucchini pizza recipe and add ground sausage or shredded chicken.
Use a savory sharp cheddar in place of the mozzarella cheese. Or, use half mozzarella and half goat cheese or feta cheese.

How to Make Crescent Roll Pizza with Zucchini

Get prepared. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the crescent rolls from the refrigerator, and let them sit at room temperature for about five minutes before opening.
Prepare the crust. Press the crescent rolls onto a baking tray, making sure to seal the seams with your fingers.
Slice the zucchini. Slice the zucchini into evenly sized rounds using a mandoline slicer. Place the sliced rounds on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture, and press out as much liquid as possible.
Cook. Add the butter, diced onion, and minced garlic to a large saucepan, and stir until combined. Add the zucchini, oregano, parsley, and cracked black pepper, and cook for 10 MINUTES ONLY.
Make the cheese sauce. While the zucchini is cooking, add the mayo, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese to a small mixing bowl, and stir until well combined. Then, evenly smear the cheese sauce over the top of the prepared crescent roll crust.
Add the zucchini topping. Top the layer of cheese sauce with an even layer of the zucchini and onion mixture.
Add final toppings and bake. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and bake for 20 minutes. Broil for an additional 2 minutes to get the cheese extra bubbly on top, but keep an eye on the crust to prevent burning. Top the cooked pizza with freshly chopped chives and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Tips for Success

Prevent the crust from burning. If your crust starts to get too brown during baking, simply cover it with foil, leaving the center of the pizza exposed.
Slice the zucchini evenly. I like to use a mandoline slicer to slice the zucchini into 1/8th-inch thick rounds. The mandoline ensures that all the zucchini gets cut to the same size, which promotes even cooking.
Let the zucchini drain to prevent having a soggy pizza. After you slice the zucchini, place it on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
Don’t overcook the zucchini. The zucchini, onions, and garlic should only be sautéed for 10 minutes. If they cook for longer, they’re likely to become mushy during baking.
There’s no need to spray the baking sheet with cooking spray before adding the crust. It’s buttery enough on its own and won’t stick to the pan!

Serving Suggestions

I really enjoy serving crescent roll pizza for breakfast with Easy Baked Eggs or a High Protein Cottage Cheese Frittata. However, it’s satisfying and delicious any time of the day. You can serve it with a light protein for lunch or dinner and easily have a complete and filling meal.

Here are a few proteins to pair it with:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is crescent roll dough the same as pizza dough? While crescent roll dough can be used as a substitute for pizza dough, they aren’t exactly the same thing. Crescent roll dough is most commonly used to make the buttery, flaky dinner rolls known as crescent rolls. However, the dough can also be used to make pizza, rolled sandwiches, and various desserts.

How should I store leftover crescent roll vegetable pizza? Leftover crescent roll pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
What’s the best way to reheat pizza with zucchini? You don’t have to reheat leftovers, because zucchini pizza is delicious warm or cold. However, if you’d like to reheat it, simply warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, or until heated through.

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