Here’s the full recipe with detailed directions Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are one of those irresistible, quick, and comforting snacks! They’re flaky on the outside with a creamy, cheesy, savory filling inside. Perfect for parties, brunch, or game day.
🌙 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Ingredients (Makes 16 crescents)
-
1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or chicken, ground)
-
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
-
2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
-
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
-
½ tsp onion powder (optional)
-
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
-
1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
-
In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (about 7–8 minutes).
-
Drain excess grease.
-
Add cream cheese to the hot sausage and stir until melted and creamy.
-
Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar if using.
-
Remove from heat and let mixture cool slightly.
Step 2: Prep the Dough
-
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
-
Open crescent roll cans and separate dough into 16 triangles.
Step 3: Fill & Roll
-
Place 1 heaping tablespoon of sausage-cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
-
Roll up tightly from the wide end to the tip, sealing the filling inside.
-
Place crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet, point-side down.
-
(Optional) Brush lightly with beaten egg for a shiny golden crust.
Step 4: Bake
-
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Step 5: Serve
-
Serve warm with ranch, marinara, or honey mustard dip.
-
Perfect as a party appetizer or breakfast bite!
🌟 Tips & Variations
-
Use spicy sausage for a kick, or mild for a family-friendly version.
-
Add chopped green onions, jalapeños, or bell peppers into the filling for extra flavor.
-
Make ahead → Fill and roll crescents, refrigerate (covered) up to 24 hours, then bake fresh.
-
Freeze baked crescents → Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
