Step 1: Prepare the Filling

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
2. Drain any excess grease and transfer the cooked sausage to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional seasonings to the sausage. Mix until well combined.

Step 2: Assemble the Crescents

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
3. Place a heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
4. Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end, enclosing the filling inside the dough.
5. Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.

Step 3: Bake and Serve

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.