Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Crescent Rolls are not just Holiday dinners or special times. Today, we use crescents for so many different meals and food items. These Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents are the bomb! They are savory and delicious.

They make a perfect breakfast! Serve them up with a side of eggs and you have a full meal right there.

Although these may look complicated to make, they are really quite simple. These great little treats are perfect for a brunch, an appetizer or even lunch or dinner. You can serve these as a special breakfast any day of the week.

The Sausage Crescents are quick to make and well-loved as a quick breakfast or snack.

So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and try the recipe! I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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Why do I love this recipe?

• Simple ingredients
• Quick prep
• Freezer friendly
• Fun appetizer for parties
• Kid-friendly

Possible variations

You can swap out the Sausage and use Chicken or ground beef. Try adding some diced bell peppers to the mix. You could leave out the Cheddar Cheese and use Pepper Jack cheese for a new flavor combination.

Try these blueberry cheesecake crescent rolls for an easy dessert idea.

Are these versatile?

Yes, the Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are versatile. You can switch the cheese to a type that you and your family prefer. You could use a spicy sausage, or you can use the full-size crescent roll.

What are some good pairings for Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls?

Here are some more easy appetizers that would pair well with the crescent roll appetizer. Try these fried salmon patties, cucumber subs, and fried pickles, or even try out this seared scallops recipe.

Ingredients:

• Ground sausage
• Shredded cheese
• Cream cheese softened
• Refrigerated crescent rolls
• Pepper to taste

How to make Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Roll the crescent rolls out flat, and cut each triangle in half lengthwise.

Step 3. Cook the ground sausage until it is completely browned.

Step 4. Add the cooled ground sausage to a mixing bowl with the cream cheese.

Then, add shredded cheese of your choosing as well as pepper to taste. Stir to combine completely.

Step 5. Spoon a small ball of the sausage mixture into the top of each piece of crescent roll where it is fattest.

Step 6. Starting at the widest end, roll the crescent roll dough over the sausage filling forming a mini stuffed crescent roll.

Step 7. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

There's nothing quite like a crescent-shaped pastry filled with sausage and cream cheese. And while they might look fancy, these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are actually quite easy to make! These savory little pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as an appetizer.

4.33 from 28 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 lb. Ground sausage, breakfast, Italian or other
• 1 C. Shredded cheese of choice
• 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
• 2 Cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• Pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Roll the crescent rolls out flat, and cut each triangle in half lengthwise.
• Cook the ground sausage until it is completely browned.
• Add the cooled ground sausage to a mixing bowl with the cream cheese and shredded cheese of your choosing as well as pepper to taste. Stir to combine completely.
• Spoon a small ball of the sausage mixture into the top of each piece of crescent roll where it is fattest.
• Starting at the widest end, roll the crescent roll dough over the sausage filling forming a mini stuffed crescent roll.
• Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 882mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g

Author: Laura

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How would I store the leftovers?

The Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents can be cooled to room temperature before placing into an airtight container. Set the container in the refrigerator and store it for up to 3 days.

Can the Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents be frozen?

To freeze these rolls, be sure they are cooled to room temp and place a sheet of wax paper between the layers. Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 5 months.

Are these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents able to be reheated?

Yes, you can reheat the Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents by preheating the oven to 325* and placing the crescents on a baking tray. Cover the tray with foil and heat until heated through.

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