Description
Rich, savory sausage cream cheese crescents are wrapped in buttery crescent rolls for a quick and easy appetizer, breakfast, or snack. Perfect for parties and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or plant-based alternatives)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 packages (8-ounce each) crescent roll dough
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for extra cheesiness)
- Optional: Chopped green onions, herbs, or spices for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly. - Cook the Sausage:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess grease. - Prepare the Filling:
In a bowl, combine cooked sausage with softened cream cheese. Add optional cheddar cheese or seasonings if desired. Mix thoroughly. - Assemble the Crescents:
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle. Roll tightly to seal the filling. - Bake:
Arrange crescents seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. - Serve:
Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–7 minutes, or microwave for 20–30 seconds.
- Make Ahead: Assemble crescents up to 12 hours ahead and refrigerate unbaked.
- Freezing: Freeze baked crescents and reheat in a 375°F oven for 10–15 minutes.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute with gluten-free crescent roll dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sausage cream cheese crescents, quick appetizer, easy breakfast recipe, party snack, buttery crescent rolls