Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
Sausage and cream cheese crescents are a delicious, easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a savory appetizer. The combination of crumbled breakfast sausage and creamy cheese wrapped in golden crescent dough creates a delightful flavor in every bite.
These crescent rolls are ideal for gatherings and busy mornings, thanks to their simple ingredients and quick prep time. Plus, the filling can be made ahead of time, making them a convenient crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
Essential Ingredients for Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
- Refrigerated crescent rolls – Buttery and flaky, they form the perfect outer layer for the savory filling.
- Cream cheese – Softened and blended with sausage to create a rich, creamy filling.
- Breakfast sausage – Adds a savory, meaty flavor when cooked and crumbled into the cheese mixture.
Quick and Easy Steps to Create These Bites
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
- Mix cooked and crumbled sausage with softened cream cheese in a bowl.
- Slice each crescent triangle in half, forming smaller triangles.
- Add a spoonful of the sausage mixture to each triangle and roll it up.
- Place the crescents on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Tips for Perfect Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
For a lighter option, try using reduced-fat cream cheese and crescent rolls, which maintain the flavor while cutting some calories. Turkey sausage works just as well, delivering a leaner alternative that’s still savory and satisfying.
If you prefer a smoother filling, give the cooked sausage a quick pulse in the food processor. This makes the texture finer, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the cream cheese.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
To store these crescent bites, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. For reheating, simply warm them in a 350ºF oven for about 5 minutes, bringing back the crispy texture. They can also be enjoyed cold, making them versatile for any occasion.
Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents Recipe
Zutaten
- 2 8-oz cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1-lb roll of breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
Anleitungen
- Set your oven to preheat at 375ºF.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked, crumbled sausage with the softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Separate each crescent roll into triangles, and then slice each triangle in half lengthwise, creating two smaller triangles.
- Using a small cookie scoop, place a portion of the sausage mixture onto each triangle and roll them up from the wider end toward the point.
- Arrange the crescent rolls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
Notes
Pulsing the cooked sausage briefly in a food processor ensures a finer texture for the filling.
Reduced-fat cream cheese and crescent rolls are excellent substitutes for a lighter option, without compromising taste.
You can prepare the sausage and cream cheese filling up to three days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
A pizza cutter works perfectly to halve the crescent triangles quickly.
These crescent bites can be served warm or at room temperature for equal enjoyment.