Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

These delicious Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents make a perfect appetizer, snack, or even breakfast treat! With a creamy, savory filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, they’re bound to be a hit at any gathering.

Nutritional Benefits:

Sausage: Packed with protein, giving a savory flavor boost.
Cream Cheese: Adds a creamy texture and richness.
Optional Cheddar Cheese: Provides calcium and extra flavor, making these crescents even more indulgent.

Ingredients 📋

1 lb ground sausage
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)

Cooking Tips:

Sausage Options: Try spicy sausage for an extra kick, or swap with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
Cheese Variations: Feel free to experiment with other cheeses, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for different flavor profiles.
Sealing Tips: Pinch the dough edges together if you want to fully enclose the filling for a neater appearance.

Instructions 🥣

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it browns. Cook until no longer pink, then drain any excess grease.
Mix with Cream Cheese: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage and softened cream cheese until well mixed. If desired, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy bite.
Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough, separating it into individual triangles.
Fill and Roll Crescents: Place a heaping tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll the dough up, starting at the wide end, and place each crescent on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and flaky.
Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve while warm for the best texture and flavor.

Serving Suggestions:

These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are great on their own or paired with a dipping sauce like ranch, honey mustard, or a tangy marinara for a unique twist. Perfect for holiday parties, game day, or cozy mornings at home.

Storage Tips:

Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F until warm to keep the crescents flaky.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

This recipe is a quick, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Each crescent roll is filled with creamy, savory goodness that’s sure to satisfy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes