Description
These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are buttery, flaky, and filled with a creamy, cheesy sausage mixture. They’re a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for parties, brunch, or a quick snack!
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Crescents:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up starting from the wide end, tucking in the sides slightly to seal the filling.
- Bake to Golden Perfection:
- Place the crescents on the baking sheet seam-side down.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap sausage for bacon or ground turkey for a different flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some spice.
- Use crescent roll sheets and cut into squares for easy pinwheels.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg