Description
These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a deliciously savory treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a party appetizer. With flaky crescent dough wrapped around a creamy, flavorful sausage filling, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Quick and easy to prepare, they offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage and the softened cream cheese until well mixed. If desired, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Fill Crescents: Place a generous tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll up the dough, starting at the wide end, and place the crescents on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 crescent per serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg