Easy Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
A quick and easy appetizer featuring savory sausage and creamy cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz / 227g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage, raw and crumbled (spicy or mild)
- 1 can (8 oz / 227g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Place 1 lb (450g) raw breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened 8 oz (227g) cream cheese with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon or hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine sausage and cream cheese: Once the sausage is warm but not hot, fold it into the cream cheese mixture. If adding shredded cheddar cheese (about ¼ cup), mix it in now.
- Prepare crescent rolls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press perforations to seal.
- Fill and roll: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll dough from wide end to point, tucking in filling. Place rolls seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Check after 10 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool and serve: Let rolls cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Drain excess sausage fat to prevent soggy dough. Soften cream cheese before mixing for smooth texture. Press dough seams firmly to avoid leaks. If rolls brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Brush tops with melted butter before baking for a shiny finish. Rolls can be frozen unbaked and baked from frozen with extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 8
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