Ah yes! Sausage and cream cheese crescent rolls are a super quick, savory snack or appetizer—warm, cheesy, and perfect finger food. Here’s a foolproof recipe:
Ingredients (makes about 8–12 rolls)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesy flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease.
- Optional: stir in garlic powder and black pepper for extra flavor.
- Prepare crescent dough
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Assemble
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese onto each triangle.
- Top with 1–2 tablespoons of cooked sausage and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar (if using).
- Roll up each triangle starting at the wide end, forming crescent shapes.
- Bake
- Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve
- Let cool 2–3 minutes, then serve warm. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or parties.
Tips
- You can swap sausage for bacon or ham if you prefer.
- Add a little chopped green onion or jalapeño to the filling for a flavor twist.
- Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate; bake right before serving.
If you want, I can give a super-fast “one-bite” version where you cut the crescents into mini rolls for appetizers—ready in 10 minutes. Do you want that version?
