Sausage Crescent Rolls

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🥐 Sausage Crescent Rolls

Description

Sausage Crescent Rolls are a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer or breakfast bite made by wrapping savory sausage (often with creamy cheese) inside flaky crescent roll dough. They’re buttery, golden, and perfectly balanced between soft and crisp. Ideal for brunches, holiday gatherings, game days, or quick breakfasts.

🛒 Ingredients

(Makes about 16 rolls)

  • 2 (8-oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

  • 1 lb pork sausage (breakfast sausage or mild Italian)

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp paprika or red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Cooking spray or parchment paper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  2. Cook the Sausage
    In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until fully browned. Break it into small crumbles.
    Drain excess grease.

  3. Mix Filling
    Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  4. Prepare Crescent Dough
    Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.

  5. Fill & Roll
    Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
    Roll up tightly from wide end to tip.

  6. Bake
    Place rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet.
    Bake for 11–14 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. Serve
    Cool slightly and serve warm.

⭐ Tips & Notes

  • Cheese Swap: Try cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella instead of cream cheese.

  • Mini Version: Cut each triangle in half for bite-sized party appetizers.

  • Spicy Kick: Use hot sausage or add diced jalapeños.

  • Make Ahead: Assemble, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake fresh.

  • Freezing Tip: Freeze unbaked rolls; bake directly from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes.

🍽 Servings

  • Serves: 8 people

  • Serving Size: 2 crescent rolls

🧮 Nutritional Information

(Approximate per serving – 2 rolls)

  • Calories: 320 kcal

  • Protein: 11 g

  • Fat: 24 g

  • Saturated Fat: 9 g

  • Carbohydrates: 16 g

  • Sugar: 3 g

  • Sodium: 680 mg

  • Fiber: 1 g

💪 Benefits

  • High Protein: Keeps you fuller longer

  • Quick Energy: Great breakfast or brunch option

  • Customizable: Easily adaptable for low-carb, spicy, or vegetarian versions

  • Kid-Friendly: Simple flavors most kids enjoy

  • Perfect for Events: Easy to transport and serve

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use turkey or chicken sausage?
A: Yes! Lean sausages work well and reduce fat content.

Q: Can I make these without cheese?
A: Absolutely. The sausage alone still delivers great flavor.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Q: How do I reheat them?
A: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes or air fryer for 3 minutes.

Q: Can I make them vegetarian?
A: Yes—use plant-based sausage crumbles or sautéed mushrooms and cheese.

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