Ah, yes! Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a super easy, savory appetizer that’s perfect for parties or snacks. Here’s a classic recipe you can follow:
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8 oz, 1 package)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease and let it cool slightly.
- Mix cream cheese filling:
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with cooked sausage.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar if using. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare crescents:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Assemble crescents:
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up the dough from the wide end to the point, forming a crescent.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crescents are golden brown.
- Serve warm:
- Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or even a hearty breakfast treat!
✅ Tips:
- You can sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking for a cheesier version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling if you like a little spice.
- Make mini versions using biscuit dough for bite-sized appetizers.
If you want, I can also give a super-fast version using just pre-cooked sausage and crescent rolls that’s ready in 20 minutes—perfect if you’re craving them ASAP.
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