Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents. Flaky, golden crescents envelop a creamy filling made from savory sausage and rich cream cheese, creating an irresistible bite perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy movie night, these delights will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dough
- 1 cup cooked sausage (crumbled)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned; drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, sausage, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Unroll crescent dough on a clean surface and separate into triangles.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the wide end of each triangle and roll towards the point, tucking in edges to secure filling.
- Place rolled crescents on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent (42g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added zest, consider using spicy sausage or adding diced jalapeños to the filling. You can also sprinkle some extra cheddar cheese on top before baking for an enhanced flavor.