Here’s a delicious recipe for Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents, perfect as an appetizer or snack for any occasion!
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
Drain any excess grease from the sausage and return it to the skillet. Allow it to cool slightly.
Prepare the Filling:
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the cooked sausage. Mix well until the cream cheese is fully incorporated into the sausage.
If desired, add shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
Prepare the Crescents:
Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll dough package instructions (typically 375°F or 190°C).
Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Separate the dough into individual triangles.
Assemble the Crescents:
Place a spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up the dough starting from the wide end, tucking the edges in as you go to form a crescent shape. Be sure to pinch the edges tightly so the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
Bake the Crescents:
Bake the crescents in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
Serve:
Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy these delicious, creamy, and savory bites!
These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for parties, brunches, or as a simple snack.
