Flaky crescent rolls filled with savory sausage and melted cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon milk or egg wash (optional, for browning)
- Optional:
- 1/4 cup chopped onions or bell peppers (cooked with sausage)
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (like Italian seasoning)
- spices like black pepper, or red pepper flakes.
- Dijon mustard, or other dipping sauces.
Instructions:
- Cook the Sausage:
- Remove sausage from its casing if needed.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, crumbling it with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Drain any excess grease.
- If using onions or bell peppers, add them to the pan with the sausage and cook until softened.
- Season with black pepper, red pepper flakes, or any other spices you prefer.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- On each triangle, place a spoonful of the cooked sausage.
- Top the sausage with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- Roll and Seal:
- Starting at the wide end of each triangle, roll up the dough toward the point.
- Pinch the edges to seal and prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Curve the ends slightly to form a crescent shape.
- Bake:
- Place the filled crescent rolls on an ungreased baking sheet.
- If you want a browner top, brush the tops of the rolls with milk or an egg wash.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the crescent rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauces, such as Dijon mustard, or a cheese sauce.
Tips and Variations:
- For a spicier version, use hot breakfast sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- You can use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella, pepper jack, or Colby Jack.
- Add cooked vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the filling.
- For a sweeter version, a small amount of maple syrup drizzled on the sausage before adding cheese is delicious.
- Make mini versions using the perforated seams in the cresent roll dough to create smaller triangles.
- For a crispier bottom, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Enjoy your delicious Sausage & Cheese Crescent Rolls!