Here’s a detailed recipe for Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls—a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer or breakfast bite that’s buttery, cheesy, and super easy to make.
🌭 Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
🧂 Ingredients (Makes 16 rolls)
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1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage
(pork, turkey, or your favorite kind—uncooked) -
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count each, e.g., Pillsbury)
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1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
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Set to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook the sausage
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled.
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Drain excess grease and remove from heat.
3. Make the filling
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While the sausage is still warm, mix it with the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
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Stir in garlic powder, black pepper, and shredded cheddar (if using).
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let cool slightly.
4. Prepare the crescent rolls
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangles.
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Place a heaping tablespoon of the sausage filling at the wide end of each triangle.
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Roll each triangle from the wide end to the narrow tip, encasing the filling.
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Tuck the ends slightly to prevent leakage during baking.
5. Bake
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Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
6. Cool slightly and serve
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Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch, mustard, or spicy mayo.
🔁 Variations
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Spicy Version: Use hot sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
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Herb Flavor: Add 1 tsp dried parsley, chives, or Italian seasoning to the filling.
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Mini Size: Cut each triangle in half before filling to make bite-sized party appetizers.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
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Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Reheat: Warm in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–8 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds.
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Freeze (before baking): Assemble, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to bake time.