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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish

    Tuna Crescent Ring

    Published: Sep 24, 2011 · Modified: Jul 2, 2021 by Kelsey Smith

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    Tuna crescent ring, sometimes just called tuna ring, was a staple in my house growing up. It's a kid-friendly recipe that calls for just a few ingredients.

    I have no idea where my family got the idea for the crescent ring, but as kids, my sister and I would make this all the time. I remember my mom finally said, "Girls, I don't think your dad can eat any more tuna."

    Two slices of tuna crescent ring.

    But it would always find its way back into the rotation because tuna crescent ring is easy to make, and you only need a few ingredients to make a tasty meal.

    Ingredients

    This recipe calls for a few things you may already have in your pantry. This is a great pantry meal and a kid-friendly recipe if your kids are into cooking.  I always have tuna, and if you're cooking for one or two you only need one can of crescent rolls. 

    Tuna, mayo, and cheese in a bowl.
    Canned tuna, mayo, and shredded cheese.
    • canned tuna
    • mayo
    • shredded cheese
    • refrigerated crescent roll dough

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions (and other ideas!)

    There are several varieties of canned crescent rolls (flaky, buttery, sweet Hawaiian, and so on). I have tried this recipe with original and a flaky/buttery variety and had good results.

    You can use any shredded cheese that you want. I think mozzarella and cheddar are good options.

    This is the most basic version you could make. Here are a few ideas to mix things up:

    • Add peas and cooked onion
    • Add buffalo sauce
    • Make with shredded or ground chicken (cooked)
    • Make with ground beef (cooked)
    • Add dill (fresh or dry) and paprika
    Baked tuna crescent ring on a sheet tray.

    Pro tip

    This is best served fresh. Unfortunately, this does not reheat very well. It tends to get a little soggy. It would be best reheated in an oven or toaster oven to see if you can get that crescent roll to re-crisp, but microwave will do in a pinch. My husband doesn't mind the soggy leftovers, but I wanted to warn you that these are best enjoyed right away.

    Two slices of tuna crescent ring.
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    Tuna Crescent Ring

    Tuna inside crescent rolls arranged in a circle. This is a perfect kids cooking night recipe. Mix it up by adding veggies or try it with chicken.
    5 from 3 votes
    Recipe by: Kelsey Smith
    Prep time: 15 minutes
    Cook time: 11 minutes
    Total time: 26 minutes
    Servings: 6 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 5oz cans Chunk light tuna drained
    • ½ cup Mayo or desired amount
    • ½ cup Shredded cheddar
    • 2 8oz cans Refrigerated crescent rolls
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Mix together tuna (drained), mayo, and shredded cheese.
      Tuna, mayo, and cheese in a bowl.
    • Arrange crescent triangles into a circle to look like a sun with the corners overlapping.
      Crescent roll dough layed out like a sunburst.
    • Spoon tuna into a circle around the inside rim of the crescent ring.
      Tuna on top of crescent ring.
    • Wrap crescent ends over the tuna, pressing the excess dough along the inside of the ring.
      Tuna crescent ring with the crescent rolls folded over.
    • Bake for 11-13 minutes or until crescent begins to brown. Allow to cool before slicing.
      Baked tuna crescent ring on a sheet tray.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 497kcal
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: crescent rolls, tuna
    Tried this recipe?Rate it to let me know how it was!
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    About Kelsey Smith

    I am a freelance content writer for college-level textbooks by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working on college textbooks, you might find me here, sharing recipes, social media tutorials, and more.

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    1. max says

      October 24, 2013 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      Still my favorite!

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    2. Austin says

      November 04, 2011 at 2:54 am

      I've done this with taco meat. You can also mix TVP with refried beans mixed with taco seasoning for the filling.

      Reply
    3. Michele says

      September 24, 2011 at 11:03 pm

      Definitely trying this! Looks utterly delicious!

      Reply

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