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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Indulge in the savory delight of Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents, a perfect combination of rich cream cheese and breakfast sausage wrapped in flaky, buttery dough.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 crescent rolls
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy) Choose your flavor preference.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Optional, adds flavor.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Optional, enhances the depth of flavor.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional, for a cheesy twist.
For the dough
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough The flaky pastry that wraps the filling.
  • cooking spray or parchment paper For preventing sticking during baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
  2. In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown, draining any excess grease.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing until well blended. If using, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles, placing about a tablespoon of the sausage mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll the crescents from the wide end, tucking the sides in to secure the filling.
Baking
  1. Place each rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart, and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Serve with ranch or hot sauce for a flavorful dip. Allow crescents to cool slightly for better shape and enhanced flavors. Customize with favorite spices or cheeses.