Oh, those Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a total crowd-pleaser! Here’s a simple, tasty recipe for these flaky, cheesy, savory bites—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or parties.
🥐🌭 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Ingredients:
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1 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough (usually 8 rolls)
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1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Sausage:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
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Drain excess grease.
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Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
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Let it cool slightly.
2. Mix Cream Cheese and Sausage:
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In a bowl, combine cooked sausage and softened cream cheese.
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Mix well until creamy and evenly combined.
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If using, stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Prepare Crescent Rolls:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
4. Fill and Roll:
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Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the sausage-cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
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Roll up toward the pointed end, sealing the edges slightly if needed.
5. Bake:
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Place rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Brush with beaten egg for a shiny golden finish.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Serve:
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Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
✅ Tips:
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Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives into the filling for extra flavor.
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These can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
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Serve with a side of mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.