Description
These golden, flaky crescent rolls are stuffed with a rich mixture of sausage, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. They’re crispy on the outside, creamy and flavorful on the inside — totally irresistible!
Prep Time:** 15 minutes
Cook Time:** 15–20 minutes
Total Time:** 35 minutes
Servings:** 8 crescents (can be doubled easily)
Ingredients**
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey, mild or spicy)
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 (8 oz / 226 g) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella/pepper jack for variation)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, depending on sausage saltiness)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted) — for brushing
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning (for garnish)
Instructions**
1. Cook the Sausage
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbly.
- Drain excess grease.
- Return sausage to the pan and reduce heat to low.
2. Make the Filling
- Add cream cheese to the warm sausage.
- Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and blends with the sausage.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- Stir well until everything is creamy and evenly combined.
- Let mixture cool for 5–10 minutes before filling the crescents.
3. Prepare the Dough
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Open the crescent roll cans and separate the triangles.
4. Fill the Crescents
- Place 1–2 tablespoons of sausage filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
- Roll tightly from the wide end toward the tip, enclosing the filling.
- Tuck in the edges slightly to prevent leakage during baking.
5. Brush and Season
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Brush each roll lightly with melted butter.
- Sprinkle with parsley or Italian seasoning for color and aroma.
6. Bake
- Bake for 13–17 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Optional Add-Ins & Variations**
- Add veggies:** sautéed bell peppers, onions, or spinach.
- Spicy version:** add crushed red pepper or spicy sausage.
- Garlic lover’s version:** mix minced garlic into the butter before brushing.
- Bacon twist:** replace or add crumbled bacon to the filling.
- Breakfast bake:** serve alongside scrambled eggs or hash browns.
Serving Suggestions**
Serve warm with:
- Ranch dressing
- Marinara sauce
- Hot sauce or sriracha mayo
- A side salad or soup
Storage & Reheating**
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap baked crescents individually in foil and freeze up to 1 month.
- Reheat: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or microwave for 30–40 seconds.
Health & Nutrition Benefits**
- Protein-packed: Sausage and cheese provide lasting energy.
- Calcium-rich: Cream cheese and cheddar boost bone health.
- Customizable: You can make them lighter using turkey sausage and low-fat cheese.
- Perfect portion control: Easy to grab and enjoy one or two without overeating.
Conclusion**
These Baked Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are buttery, melty, and packed with flavor — perfect for breakfast, parties, or game night. Once you try them, they’ll become a family favorite you’ll make again and again
