Description

This Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents recipe is a savory, easy-to-make appetizer with buttery crescent dough, sausage, and cream cheese. Perfect for parties!

Ingredients

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Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make these delicious Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents:

For the Crescents:

1 package crescent roll dough (8-count)
1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for added flavor)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the crescents from sticking during baking.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat.
Use a spatula to break the sausage into small crumbles as it cooks. Continue cooking until the sausage is fully browned, with no pink remaining.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then set the sausage aside to cool slightly.

Step 3: Prepare the Filling

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage and softened cream cheese.
Mix until the sausage and cream cheese are fully incorporated, creating a creamy, savory filling. If desired, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese for added flavor.

Step 4: Assemble the Crescents

Open the crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface.
Separate the dough along the perforated lines to create individual triangles.
Place 1 tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture in the center of each triangle.
Starting from the wide end of each triangle, roll the dough around the filling, tucking the edges as you roll to form a crescent shape.

Step 5: Bake the Crescents

Place the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion as they bake.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Once baked, remove the crescents from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on a cooling rack.
Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired, for added flavor and color.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Tips for Perfect Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Here are some expert tips to ensure your Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents turn out perfectly every time:

Don’t Overfill the Crescents
While it’s tempting to stuff as much filling as possible into each crescent, overfilling can cause the dough to tear and the filling to leak out during baking. Stick to about 1 tablespoon of filling per crescent to ensure they seal properly and bake evenly.
Use a Sharp Knife to Separate the Dough
Crescent dough is pre-perforated for easy separation, but sometimes the seams can stick together. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cleanly separate the dough along the perforations, which will make rolling and sealing the crescents easier.
Chill the Filling if Making Ahead
If you’re preparing the filling ahead of time, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before assembling the crescents. Chilling the filling helps it firm up, making it easier to handle when rolling the dough.
Try Different Cheeses for Extra Flavor
If you want to elevate the flavor of your crescents, try mixing in different cheeses with the cream cheese. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack all melt well and add extra flavor to the filling.
Don’t Skip the Egg Wash
For an extra golden-brown finish, brush the tops of the crescents with a simple egg wash before baking. To make the wash, whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush it over the dough. This gives the crescents a beautiful, glossy sheen.