Description
Creamy sausage cream cheese crescents deliver a savory party appetizer that delights guests with minimal effort. Pillowy crescent rolls wrap around rich, seasoned sausage and tangy cream cheese for an irresistible bite you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (50 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 packages (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Sausage Preparation: Crumble sausage in a skillet over medium heat, cooking thoroughly and breaking into small pieces. Drain excess fat and let cool briefly.
- Filling Creation: Blend cooled sausage with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until completely combined and smooth.
- Dough Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Distribute sausage-cheese mixture along the wider end of each triangle.
- Rolling and Shaping: Carefully roll each triangle from the wide base to the narrow point, fully encasing the filling. Position crescents seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Baking Process: Bake until crescents turn golden brown and achieve a crisp, flaky texture, approximately 12-15 minutes. Rest briefly after removing from oven to allow for temperature stabilization.
- Serving Suggestion: Present these delectable parcels as a versatile culinary delight suitable for multiple occasions, from breakfast to casual gatherings.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Crumbling: Break sausage into uniform, small pieces for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the filling.
- Control Cheese Moisture: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to blend smoothly and prevent lumpy filling consistency.
- Master Dough Handling: Work with chilled crescent dough for easier rolling and prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Experiment with different sausage types like spicy Italian or breakfast blend to create unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 425 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg