Description
Savory sausage cream cheese crescents deliver a mouthwatering appetizer perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Buttery crescent dough wraps around spicy sausage and creamy cheese, creating an irresistible bite you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb (225g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 190C (375F), ensuring a perfectly heated cooking environment for the crescents.
- Create a harmonious filling by blending cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until ingredients marry together seamlessly.
- Gently unfurl the crescent roll dough, carefully separating each triangle with precision.
- Position a generous dollop of sausage mixture at the broader section of each dough triangle, then meticulously roll from the wide edge toward the pointed tip, sealing edges to prevent filling escape.
- Arrange crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between pastries for even browning.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing crescents to transform into golden, puffy delights within 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let the crescents rest momentarily, allowing internal temperatures to stabilize before serving these savory pastry parcels while still warm and inviting.
Notes
- Swap out regular sausage for turkey or plant-based sausage to create a lighter, healthier version that suits different dietary preferences.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature to blend seamlessly with other filling ingredients, preventing lumpy textures.
- For added crunch and nutrition, sprinkle some finely chopped nuts or seeds on top before baking to elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Make these crescents ahead of time by preparing the filling and assembling the rolls, then refrigerate or freeze until ready to bake, perfect for meal prep or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg