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Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents Recipe

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Flaky crescent rolls stuffed with creamy sausage filling – an easy, delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 crescents (depending on size) 1x

Ingredients

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    • 1 (1-lb) roll breakfast sausage , cooked and crumbled
    • 1 (8-oz) cream cheese , softened
  • 2 (8-oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. This is key to getting that golden, crispy exterior on your crescents. Make sure your oven is fully preheated before you pop them in!
  • Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up into small crumbles. You want it fully cooked but not overdone—too crispy and it’ll lose some of that juicy flavor. Drain any excess fat and let the sausage cool slightly.
  • Mix the sausage with cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, stir the crumbled sausage into the softened cream cheese. Here’s a tip: make sure the cream cheese is room temperature before mixing, or it’ll be harder to get that smooth consistency.
  • Prep the crescent dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Here’s the trick: cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make smaller crescents, perfect for bite-sized snacks. I’ve forgotten this step before and ended up with jumbo crescents, which are still delicious, just not as snackable!
  • Fill and roll: Using your cookie scoop (or spoon), place a small amount of the sausage mixture onto each triangle, then carefully roll them up from the wide end to the narrow point.
  • Bake: Place your crescents on the prepared baking sheet and pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and flaky. Keep an eye on them around the 12-minute mark—I’ve learned the hard way that they can go from golden to “oops, too crispy” pretty quickly.

Notes

Serving suggestions: make them party-ready

These crescents are perfect as-is, but if you want to take them up a notch, here are a few serving ideas:

  • Plating: Arrange them on a wooden serving board with some fresh herbs scattered around for a rustic look.
  • Garnishes: A sprinkle of fresh parsley or a little dusting of grated Parmesan adds a pop of color and extra flavor.
  • Side dishes: If you’re serving these as part of a meal, they pair perfectly with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or even a warm bowl of soup.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers