Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

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🥐 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

📖 Description

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a quick and savory appetizer made with flaky crescent roll dough stuffed with creamy sausage filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, game day, or party platters, these golden bites are crowd-pleasers. With only a few ingredients, they come together fast but taste like you put in way more effort!

🍴 Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

  • 1/2 lb (about 225 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled

  • 4 oz (half block) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease.

  3. Mix filling – In a bowl, combine sausage, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until creamy.

  4. Prepare crescents – Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.

  5. Fill & roll – Place about 1 tablespoon of sausage mixture on the wide end of each crescent triangle, then roll up towards the point.

  6. Bake – Arrange crescents on the baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.

📝 Notes

  • You can make these ahead of time and refrigerate unbaked crescents for up to 24 hours, then bake fresh.

  • Substitute flavored cream cheese (chive, jalapeño, etc.) for extra flavor.

  • Try with spicy sausage for a kick.

💡 Tips

  • Use parchment or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.

  • Don’t overfill crescents; a tablespoon per roll is perfect.

  • Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or marinara for variety.

  • Double the recipe for a large gathering—these disappear fast!

🍽️ Servings

  • Makes 8 crescents (1 tube of dough).

  • Serves 4 people as an appetizer (2 crescents each).

📊 Nutritional Info (per crescent, approx.)

  • Calories: 160

  • Protein: 6 g

  • Carbs: 10 g

  • Fat: 11 g

  • Fiber: 0.5 g

  • Sodium: 290 mg

🌟 Benefits

  • Protein-packed from sausage and cheese.

  • Quick & easy—only 5 ingredients and under 30 minutes.

  • Crowd-pleaser for holidays, brunch, or parties.

  • Customizable—swap cheeses, meats, or add veggies.

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I freeze Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents?
A: Yes! Bake them first, let cool, then freeze in an airtight bag. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.

Q: Can I make these without crescent roll dough?
A: Yes, you can use puff pastry or homemade biscuit dough as a substitute.

Q: Are they good cold?
A: They taste best warm, but they’re still tasty at room temperature for party trays.

Q: Can I use turkey sausage for a lighter version?
A: Absolutely! Turkey sausage or even chicken sausage works well for a leaner bite.

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