These Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a crowd-pleaser that combine savory sausage, creamy cheese, and buttery crescent dough into perfect bite-sized snacks. Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a quick breakfast, or need a satisfying appetizer, these crescent rolls will not disappoint. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up these golden, flaky treats in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground breakfast sausage
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 (8 oz) cans crescent roll dough
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cook the sausage:
In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease and transfer the cooked sausage into a mixing bowl. - Mix the filling:
Add the softened cream cheese to the cooked sausage and stir until well combined. You can also add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper at this stage to enhance flavor. - Prepare the crescent rolls:
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. Place a tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. - Roll and shape:
Starting from the wide end, roll each crescent roll towards the pointed end, encasing the sausage mixture inside. Place the rolled crescents onto the prepared baking sheet with the pointed end down to prevent unrolling during baking. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked through. - Serve and garnish:
Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy them warm!