Crispy Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
These crispy sausage cream cheese crescents are a quick and easy savory snack featuring flaky crescent dough filled with a creamy, cheesy sausage mixture. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz / 227 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz (225 g) breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the sausage: Heat your skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 7-10 minutes or until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended. Add the cooked sausage and mix until evenly distributed.
- Prepare crescent dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Separate into triangles along the perforations.
- Assemble crescents: Spoon about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of the sausage cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll the dough starting from the wide end toward the tip, gently tucking in the filling.
- Place crescents on baking sheet: Arrange them seam-side down, spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until crescents are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool slightly before serving: Let them rest 5 minutes on the rack to help the cheese set.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese before mixing ensures a smooth filling. Brown the sausage thoroughly to add flavor and prevent greasiness. Press edges firmly and tuck the tip underneath to avoid leaking. Watch the oven closely to prevent over-browning. For reheating, use a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 8
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