Description
Pepper Jelly Sausage Breakfast Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make morning treat combining savory breakfast sausage, creamy pepper jelly-infused cream cheese, and shredded cheddar, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a tasty appetizer, these mini bites deliver a balance of sweet, spicy, and cheesy flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup pepper jelly
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Prepare Crescent Cups: Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles and cut each triangle into 3 equal pieces. Press one piece of dough into each mini muffin cup, shaping it to form a small cup that will hold the filling.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and pepper jelly until smooth. Stir in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Optionally, add chopped green onions for extra flavor.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the sausage and cheese mixture into each prepared crescent dough cup, filling them generously. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use hot pepper jelly or add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- These bites can be reheated easily, making them ideal for meal prep or grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
