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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Delightful warm crescents filled with a creamy sausage mixture, perfect for gatherings or casual snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8 count) Soft and flaky tubes of dough.
  • 0.5 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy) Juicy and savory, serves as the heart of this dish.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened A creamy dream that melts beautifully.
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese Adds a delightful tang and richness.
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder Complements the sausage and garlic.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Essential seasonings that enhance the dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Unroll the crescent dough into individual triangles. Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle and roll up into a crescent shape.
  5. Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool slightly before serving to enjoy them warm and gooey.

Notes

To ensure success, soften the cream cheese adequately before mixing, preheat the oven properly, and be careful not to overcook the sausages or crescents.