Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Delicious sausage and cream cheese-filled crescents that are perfect for appetizers, gatherings, or a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the crescents
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8 count) Tender dough that unfurls into buttery layers.
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy) Choose your preferred sausage for flavor.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Adds sharp, tangy notes to the filling.
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder Enhances the flavor profile.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder Adds depth and savory sweetness.
- to taste salt and pepper Essential for enhancing overall flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet heated over medium, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Spoon a generous amount of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle and roll up the dough from the wide end.
- Place the rolled crescents on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and the filling is hot.
- Allow the crescents to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Experiment with different types of cheese or spices for a personal twist. Best served warm with tangy dips.