Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents are a versatile and delicious treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an appetizer. These crescent rolls are stuffed with a savory mixture of sausage, cream cheese, and shredded cheese, then baked to golden perfection. They’re easy to make, customizable, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage breakfast, Italian, or preferred type
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or preferred type
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- A pinch of pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for the skillet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent rolls and separate each triangle; slice each triangle in half lengthwise.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until fully browned, then drain excess fat.
- Mix Filling: Combine cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Fill Crescents: Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle and roll up.
- Bake Crescents: Arrange the filled crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Cheese Options: Use cheddar for sharpness, mozzarella for gooeyness, or pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Sausage Variations: Try breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, or chorizo for different flavor profiles.
- Add-Ins: Include veggies like bell peppers or herbs for extra flavor.
- Dough Alternatives: Puff pastry can be used for a flakier result.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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