Description
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful combination of savory breakfast sausage and creamy cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. These golden-baked rolls are perfect for a quick breakfast or as an easy appetizer at your next gathering, offering a flavorful bite that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions (optional)
For the Rolls
- 1 (8 oz) package crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: Lower the heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese into the cooked sausage until it melts and combines well. Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and stir in chopped chives or green onions if using. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly to make spreading easier.
- Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll and Assemble: Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle tightly toward the tip, encasing the filling inside. Place each roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the rolls are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool for 2–3 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy these savory crescent rolls as a tasty breakfast or party appetizer.
Notes
- These rolls make excellent appetizers or a quick breakfast option.
- You can prepare the sausage and cream cheese filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the rolls.
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
- Use turkey sausage for a leaner alternative.
- For extra crunch, brush the tops with a beaten egg before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
