Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents offer a delightful culinary experience, wrapping creamy, rich filling within golden, flaky layers of crescent dough. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family brunch.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings: 8 pieces

Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Crescents

1 can crescent roll dough (8 count) Imagine buttery, flaky layers that create a perfect golden hue in the oven.
1/2 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy) Picture the sizzling, savory aroma that gives robust flavor to the crescents.
8 oz cream cheese, softened Envision the creamy, rich texture that melts in your mouth.
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Think of the sharp, tangy notes that beautifully complement the other ingredients.

Seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder The aromatic essence that adds depth and enhances the savory profile.
1/2 tsp onion powder Adds a sweet, earthy flavor that rounds out the taste.
to taste Salt and pepper Essential seasonings that elevate the flavors to perfection.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage with softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface. Spoon a generous amount of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle and roll it into a crescent shape.

Baking

Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened. A light brush of egg wash before baking can give the crescents a gorgeous shine. Experiment with different fillings or seasonings for variation.