Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Here’s a delicious recipe for Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents, perfect as an appetizer or snack for any occasion!

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Sausage:
   • In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
   • Drain any excess grease from the sausage and return it to the skillet. Allow it to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the cooked sausage. Mix well until the cream cheese is fully incorporated into the sausage.
   • If desired, add shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
3. Prepare the Crescents:
   • Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll dough package instructions (typically 375°F or 190°C).
   • Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
   • Separate the dough into individual triangles.
4. Assemble the Crescents:
   • Place a spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
   • Roll up the dough starting from the wide end, tucking the edges in as you go to form a crescent shape. Be sure to pinch the edges tightly so the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
5. Bake the Crescents:
   • Bake the crescents in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
6. Serve:
   • Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
   • Serve warm and enjoy these delicious, creamy, and savory bites!

These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for parties, brunches, or as a simple snack.