Description
These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful snack or appetizer perfect for any occasion. The savory sausage combined with creamy cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent dough, creates a delicious treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Crescent Roll Dough:
- 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
Sausage Filling:
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease and transfer the sausage to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the filling: Add the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese if using. Mix until fully combined.
- Prepare the rolls: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Place about one tablespoon of the sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle and roll up toward the point.
- Bake: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These rolls are versatile and can be served as appetizers, party snacks, or even a quick breakfast.
- You can make them ahead of time and reheat in the oven or air fryer for convenience.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped green onions or jalapeños into the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
