Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

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 sausage cream cheese crescent rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as an appetizer.

So the next time you’re looking for something special, give this Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!

The sausage and cream cheese will be perfectly melted and gooey, and the cheddar will add a nice sharpness. So good!

Now that you’ve seen how delicious and easy to make these delicious Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents, 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

Crescent rolls VS Croissants

Croissants are a layered recipe where it is very light and flakey. Where crescent rolls are similar to a yeast roll but offer a lighter texture then a true dinner roll.

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

Crescent roll dough VS puff pastry

Puff pastry is used for making light and flaky desserts. The texture is totally different than a crescent roll. But with puff pastry you can use sweet or savory fillings.

How do you know when Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are fully cooked?

The key is making sure the crescent roll is cooked all the way through. You can use a toothpick to poke into the crescent roll to check to see if the dough is flaky and not gooey and undercooked.

The sausage mixture is pre-cooked so the only thing that you are waiting on is the crescent roll to be baked fully.

How many carbohydrates are there in a crescent roll?

There are 25 carbohydrates in each of the crescent rolls with sausage and cream cheese. Now depending on how large or small you make your crescent rolls and stuff with the filling the carb count can vary quite a bit.

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, fried pickles, or even try out this seared scallops recipe.

Tips

• Don’t overstuff crescent rolls.
• Ensure your meat mixture is fully cooked before you assemble your crescent rolls.
• Place on a greased pan as it will prevent the rolls from sticking.
• Depending on the size of your rolls the cooking time will vary a bit.
• Leave space between each roll as they will expand as it bakes by a little bit.

Variations

• Swap sausage with ground beef, shredded chicken, or other protein.
• Skip adding in the shredded cheese if you want.
• Add some diced peppers like bell pepper or jalapeno for added flavor.
• Use biscuits instead of crescent rolls.

Ingredients:

• Ground sausage (breakfast, Italian or other)
• Shredded cheese of choice
• 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

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 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.

4.35 from 26 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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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents storing and reheating directions:

You will want to refrigerate your crescent rolls in the fridge in an airtight container. They will store for 2-3 days.

To reheat warm it up in the microwave or warm it in the oven. Both methods work great for reheating and it is delicious like it was the first time you cooked it up.

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents freezing directions

Place your crescents in a freezer-friendly container. If you stack place wax paper between stacking the rolls to prevent sticking.

Then you can freeze for 4-5 months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight to allow it to thaw. Then reheat in the oven or microwave. Just heat until the crescent rolls are warmed through.

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents making ahead directions

You can assemble these cream cheese crescent rolls and store in the fridge for up to 12 hours in advance. Then place them in the oven and heat from them being chilled. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time since the filling is completely chilled.

Can you cook this meal using an air fryer?

Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees. Then place your crescent rolls in the air fryer, making sure there is space between rolls.

Prep the filling in a skillet on the stove. Then air fry for 5-10 minutes. Check halfway through and then once the crescent roll is baked all the way through, remove and heat up a second batch.

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

These sausage cream cheese crescents are a must-make for game day snacking, birthday parties, holiday events, or for a fun weekday snack. Whip these up for an appetizer or even a light dinner option.

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