sausage cream cheese crescents

Here’s a super easy and delicious recipe for Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a party appetizer.

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Ingredients:

• 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough

• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 lb (225 g) breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cook sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and let it cool slightly.

3. Prepare cream cheese filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with cooked sausage, cheddar (if using), garlic powder, and black pepper.

4. Assemble crescents: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place a spoonful of the sausage-cream cheese mixture near the wide end of each triangle.

5. Roll crescents: Roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, forming a crescent shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake: 12–15 minutes, or until crescents are golden brown.

7. Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations:

• Spicy version: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the filling.

• Cheese swap: Try pepper jack, mozzarella, or Swiss for different flavors.

• Make ahead: Assemble crescents and refrigerate for a few hours before baking.

💡 Fun idea: These can also be cut into mini bites before baking for finger-food appetizers at parties.

If you want, I can give a one-pan, extra cheesy sausage cream cheese crescent roll recipe that’s gooey and perfect for a brunch crowd. It’s a little twist on this classic. Do you want me to do that?