Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

Oooh, Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls — a total crowd-pleaser! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or party appetizers. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for you:

🥐 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

Makes: About 8 rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15-18 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 lb (225g) breakfast sausage (or Italian sausage, cooked and drained)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 1/2 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning (optional)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Cook Sausage:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease. Let cool slightly.

3. Mix Filling:

   • In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cooked sausage, garlic powder, parsley/Italian seasoning, and shredded cheese (if using). Mix well.

4. Prepare Crescent Rolls:

   • Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.

5. Fill & Roll:

   • Spoon about 1-2 tbsp of the sausage cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.

   • Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end, sealing the filling inside.

6. Bake:

   • Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

7. Serve:

   • Let cool a few minutes before serving warm. Perfect on their own or with a side of salsa or hot sauce!

Variations & Tips:

• Add chopped green onions or jalapeños to the filling for a spicy kick.

• Use flavored cream cheese (like chive & onion) for extra zest.

• Swap sausage for cooked bacon or ham if preferred.