Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a mouthwatering treat that combine savory flavors with the perfect touch of comfort food. Whether you’re looking for a tasty snack, an appetizer for a party, or something to serve during brunch, these little pockets of goodness are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The rich, creamy filling of ground sausage, cream cheese, and shredded cheese nestled inside a flaky crescent roll dough is a combination that’s hard to resist.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. With just a few basic ingredients—ground sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and crescent rolls—you can create a delicious dish in no time. The sausage adds a hearty, flavorful punch, while the cream cheese brings a smooth richness to the filling. The shredded cheese of your choice adds another layer of flavor, allowing you to customize the recipe to your taste.
Baking these crescents results in golden, crispy pastries that are perfectly cooked on the outside and filled with a melty, savory center. Ideal for gatherings, breakfast, or even a quick weeknight dinner, Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are sure to satisfy any craving for something indulgent and delicious. Enjoy them on their own or pair them with a dipping sauce for an extra treat!
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
How To Make Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
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.