Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are a delicious and easy breakfast treat! With savory breakfast sausage wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to perfection, these make a fantastic morning meal or a quick snack. The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity — quick to prepare, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (bulk or links, casings removed)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Sausage Filling:
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Cook the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). If you’re using sausage links, just cut them into small crumbles and cook until browned.
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Season the Sausage: Once the sausage is cooked, drain any excess grease. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. If you want to add a bit of extra flavor, mix in some cheddar cheese while the sausage is still warm (it will melt right into the meat). Let the filling cool slightly before using it.
2. Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll out Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface, and separate the dough into individual triangles along the perforated lines.
3. Assemble the Breakfast Sausage Rolls:
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Add the Filling: Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture near the wide end of each crescent dough triangle. Be careful not to overfill, as you want the dough to roll easily.
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Roll up the Crescents: Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle into a tight crescent shape, enclosing the sausage mixture inside.
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Brush with Egg Wash: Arrange the sausage rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Brush each roll with the beaten egg to give them a nice golden finish.
4. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffed up.
5. Serve:
- Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Make them Extra Cheesy: Add a few tablespoons of shredded cheese inside each roll for extra cheesiness. You can use cheddar, mozzarella, or even a spicy pepper jack for a kick.
- Add Vegetables: If you want to make them heartier, sauté some onions, bell peppers, or spinach and mix them into the sausage before rolling it up.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare these ahead of time, refrigerate the unbaked rolls, and bake them fresh in the morning! Just make sure to let them come to room temperature before baking.
Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are a comforting, savory breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. They’re easy, satisfying, and delicious—what’s not to love?