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Sausage cream cheese crescent rolls on a plate, perfect for appetizers or snacks.

How to Make Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls in 30 Minutes

Sausage cream cheese crescent rolls are a savory and indulgent breakfast or appetizer option. These golden, flaky rolls are filled with a rich mixture of breakfast sausage and cream cheese, offering a satisfying blend of savory and creamy flavors. Perfect for brunches, parties, or any gathering, these rolls come together quickly in just 30 minutes, making them a great choice for busy mornings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes (including prep and cook time).
  • Yield: Makes about 16 rolls (depending on the size of the rolls and the dough used). 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • For the Sausage Filling:

    • 1 pound breakfast sausage (e.g., Jimmy Dean, turkey sausage, or spicy sausage)
    • 8 ounces cream cheese (or Neufchatel cheese, low-fat cream cheese, or flavored cream cheese as substitutes)

  • For the Crescent Roll Dough:

    • 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough (refrigerated)

  • For Assembly:

    • 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
    • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prepare:

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

  • Cook the Sausage Filling:

    • In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
    • Drain any excess fat from the sausage.
    • Add the cream cheese to the hot sausage and stir until melted and combined into a smooth, creamy filling. Set aside.

  • Prepare Crescent Roll Dough:

    • While the sausage mixture cools slightly, unroll the crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
    • Separate the dough into individual triangles. For larger rolls, press two triangles together to form rectangles.

  • Assemble the Rolls:

    • Spoon about 1 rounded teaspoon of the sausage-cream cheese mixture onto the wider end of each crescent triangle.
    • Roll up each triangle from the wide end towards the pointed tip. Tuck the pointed end underneath to secure the filling inside.
    • Place the rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each roll.

  • Bake the Rolls:

    • (Optional) Brush the tops of the rolls with a beaten egg for a golden, shiny finish.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Check towards the end to ensure they don’t over-brown.

  • Serve:

    • Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Temperature Tips:

    • Keep the crescent roll dough cold until you’re ready to use it for flakier rolls.
    • If the dough becomes sticky while rolling, return it to the fridge for 5-10 minutes.

  • Filling Alternatives:

    • Experiment with different sausages, such as spicy Italian sausage, chorizo, or turkey sausage.
    • Add veggies like onions, bell peppers, or spinach to the filling for added flavor and texture.

  • Make-Ahead Tips:

    • You can prepare the sausage-cream cheese filling up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge.
    • For party prep, you can also freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months. When baking from frozen, add an additional 5-7 minutes to the baking time.
  • Author: Eva Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes to prepare the sausage filling and dough.
  • Cook Time: 10-14 minutes for baking.
  • Category: Main Course or Appetizer (depending on how you serve them).
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American (classic breakfast or brunch fare).
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://www.savorydelightrecipes.com/sausage-cream-cheese-crescent-rolls/