Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 crescents
Difficulty: Easy
Category: Appetizer / Breakfast

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Description

These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are the perfect combination of savory sausage, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent dough. They make an excellent appetizer for parties, a delicious breakfast, or a quick snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these irresistible bites in no time!

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Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
• ½ lb (8 oz) ground breakfast sausage
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until fully browned and crumbled (about 5-7 minutes).
• Drain excess grease and return the sausage to the skillet.

Step 3: Mix the Filling

• Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Stir until the cheeses melt and everything is well combined (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.

Step 4: Assemble the Crescents

• Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
• Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the sausage mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
• Gently roll each crescent from the wide end to the pointed end, sealing the edges.

Step 5: Optional Egg Wash

• For a golden-brown finish, whisk 1 egg with 1 tbsp water and lightly brush over the crescents.
• Sprinkle with dried parsley for extra flavor (optional).

Step 6: Bake

• Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.

Step 7: Serve & Enjoy!

• Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
• Best enjoyed warm!

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Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 Crescent)

Calories	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbohydrates	Fiber	Sugars	Protein
220 kcal	16g	7g	45mg	480mg	11g	0g	2g	8g

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Tips & Variations

• Spicy Kick: Add ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the filling.
• Vegetarian Option: Substitute sausage with vegetarian crumbles or sautéed mushrooms.
• Make Ahead: Assemble crescents, cover, and refrigerate overnight before baking.
• Freezing: Freeze unbaked crescents on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 extra minutes.

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Conclusion

These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a crowd-pleaser—easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve them at brunch, as a party snack, or a quick dinner side, they’re sure to disappear fast!