Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Savor the delightful flavors of Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and creamy filling that will elevate any gathering. These irresistible bites are stuffed with savory sausage and rich cream cheese, making them ideal for game days, holiday parties, or cozy nights in. Easy to make and customizable, they promise to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings (8 crescents) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) buttery crescent rolls
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage with softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Spoon about one tablespoon of filling onto each triangle's wide end and roll tightly from wide to narrow tip.
- Place crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent (32g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to add jalapeños for extra spice or mix in your favorite herbs. For quicker prep, use pre-cooked sausage.