Here are 19 genius Pillsbury recipe hacks that will turn pantry staples into bakery-worthy treats. With a few clever ingredient swaps and creative techniques, you’ll be whipping up impressive dishes in no time.
![Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/blueberry-pie-bombs-1230421-3.jpg)
S’mores Crescent Rolls
![S'mores Crescent Rolls on a plate with marshmallows around.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/smores-crescent-rolls-1473-1200x800-1.jpg)
S’mores Crescent Rolls feature gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate all wrapped up in a crescent roll! Get s’mores flavor in this 4-ingredient dessert that will make you look like a dessert genius.
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Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits
![Ham and cheese biscuits cut in half with mustard dipping sauce.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ham-and-cheese-stuffed-biscuits.jpg)
Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits are a delicious appetizer. Flaky biscuits are stuffed with ham and cheese filling and cooked in the air fryer in 15 minutes, making you look like a kitchen whiz with Pillsbury shortcuts.
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Pineapple Crescent Rolls
![Freshly baked pineapple pastries topped with glaze and shredded coconut on a wooden board.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pineapple-coconut-crescent-rolls-4.jpg)
Pineapple Crescent Rolls are filled with tangy pineapple, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you need a tropical treat. These Pillsbury shortcuts will impress everyone and show off your kitchen skills.
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Air Fryer Donuts
![Air Fryer Donuts with chocolate glaze and sprinkles.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fryer-donuts-msn-2486.jpg)
Make these quick and easy air fryer donuts from refrigerator biscuits for a simple yet delicious dessert. Dipped in chocolate glaze and sprinkles, these donuts will make you look like a dessert expert with minimal effort.
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls
![Peanut butter chocolate rolls cut open to show the filling.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/peanut-butter-chocolate-crescents-9-of-10-edited.jpg)
These easy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls have only 3 ingredients and take just minutes to prepare for a quick dessert that will make you look like a pastry pro.
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Garlic Cheese Balls
![Pulling apart a garlic cheese ball filled with stringy mozzarella cheese.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cheesy-garlic-balls-2-2-1200x800-1.jpg)
Use refrigerator biscuits to make these garlic cheese balls. Filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, they are a fun side dish or game day snack that will make you look like a culinary expert with minimal effort.
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Blueberry Pie Bites
![Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/blueberry-pie-bombs-1230421-3.jpg)
Prepare to be blown away by the explosion of flavors in Blueberry Pie Bites! This easy 4-ingredient dessert is a delightful treat that will make you look like a dessert genius.
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Apple Monkey Bread Muffins
![Cinnamon sugar monkey bread muffin on a white plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/monkey-bread-muffins-1013577.jpg)
These apple monkey bread muffins are delicious and easy to make with only six simple ingredients. Refrigerator biscuits are turned into a gooey treat with caramelized apples, making you look like a baking wizard.
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Mini Biscuit Pizzas
![3 biscuit pizzas on a cutting board.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/mini-pizzas-1220782.jpg)
Have a fun
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Jam Crescent Rolls
![Jam crescent rolls drizzled with white icing with strawberries scattered around.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jam-crescent-rolls-9021.jpg)
Enjoy the simplicity of Jam Crescent Rolls! With just 4 ingredients, these crescent rolls are bursting with fruity flavor and wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry, making you look like a baking expert.
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Maple Glazed Donuts with Bacon
![Air Fryer Maple Donuts with bacon on top.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fryer-maple-donuts-msn-1100219.jpg)
Maple glazed donuts are cooked in the air fryer, coated with glaze, and sprinkled with bacon, tasting like pancakes and bacon! Ready in about 20 minutes, they will be a breakfast hit!
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Meatball Crescent Rolls
![Meatballs wrapped in dough on a wooden cutting board.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/meatball-crescent-rolls-2779.jpg)
Wrapped in buttery crescent dough, each meatball crescent roll is filled with a savory, juicy meatball and melted cheese. Perfect for an appetizer or game-day snack, these Pillsbury hacks will have everyone thinking you’re a kitchen genius.
Get the Recipe: Meatball Crescent Rolls
Air Fried Oreos
![Biscuit stuffed with an oreo broken in half to show insides.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fried-oreos-1150318.jpg)
These air fried Oreos are an easy dessert! Like deep-fried Oreos but with less effort, they are a 2-ingredient treat you can make in 10 minutes, making you look like a dessert chef with minimal work.
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Blueberry Bubble Up
![A square glass baking dish filled with a Blueberry Bubble Up topped with glazed dough pieces and drizzled with white icing.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/blueberry-bubble-up-1-2.jpg)
This blueberry bubble up recipe is the easiest 3-ingredient dessert you’ll ever make. Warm, bubbly, and bursting with blueberry flavor, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings, making you look like a kitchen wizard.
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Apple Pie Bites
![Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/apple-pie-bites-115302.jpg)
These air fryer apple pie bites are an easy dessert idea. Cinnamon apple filling is wrapped in a flaky biscuit crust with only 5 ingredients, making you look like a dessert virtuoso.
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Nutella Crescent Rolls
![Three nutella crescent rolls on a plate drizzled with chocolate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/nutella-crescent-rolls-9272.jpg)
Nutella crescent rolls are warm and gooey treats that are the ultimate way to enjoy your favorite spread. Easy to make with 4 ingredients, they will make you look like a fabulous chef.
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Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
![Closeup of someone dipping a pretzel bite in mustard sauce.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/air-fryer-pretzel-bites-1.jpg)
Make air fryer pretzel bites from canned biscuits! These easy pretzel bites are perfect for dipping in hot mustard sauce and enjoying for your next game day party, showcasing your culinary skills effortlessly.
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Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls
![Crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar and icing on a plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cinnamon-crescent-rolls-6467.jpg)
Roll out some sweetness with Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls! Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these treats bring homemade warmth to the table, making you look like a baking pro with Pillsbury shortcuts.
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Banana Monkey Bread
![A sticky, caramel glazed ring-shaped pastry topped with nuts, displayed on a glass plate with a decorative floral pattern underneath.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/banana-monkey-bread-1-1024x576.jpg)
Banana Monkey Bread is gooey and delicious. This pull-apart wonder features caramelized bananas and fluffy bread for a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Get the Recipe: Banana Monkey Bread