Description
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents combine savory sausage and creamy cheese nestled within buttery crescent rolls for an irresistible appetizer. Crisp pastry and rich filling make these quick party bites a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll want to share with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (regular or your choice of flavor)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams each) refrigerated crescent rolls
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- In a medium-sized skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into fine crumbles until completely browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to paper towels, gently pressing to remove excess grease and allow slight cooling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sausage with softened cream cheese, stirring thoroughly until the mixture is uniformly blended and smooth.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangles, then optionally slice each triangle lengthwise for smaller, more delicate portions.
- Position the sausage and cream cheese mixture at the wider end of each dough triangle, ensuring even distribution.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end, gently tucking and sealing the sides to completely encase the savory filling.
- Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each pastry.
- For an enhanced golden appearance, lightly brush the tops with beaten egg wash using a pastry brush.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the crescents achieve a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crescents to cool for 3-5 minutes before serving to let the filling set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Prep these crowd-pleasing appetizers in just 30 minutes, perfect for game day or unexpected guests.
- Customize the size by cutting crescent triangles in half for bite-sized treats that everyone will love.
- Drain cooked sausage thoroughly to prevent soggy dough and ensure a crispy, golden exterior.
- Softened cream cheese creates a smooth, creamy filling that blends seamlessly with the savory sausage.
- Egg wash is optional but adds a beautiful golden sheen and professional bakery-style finish to your crescents.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg