Description
Craving a quick breakfast idea, an easy party snack, or a savory appetizer that never fails to impress? These Baked Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a go-to comfort food that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. With buttery crescent dough enveloping a creamy, savory filling of sausage and cream cheese, they’re golden, flaky, and totally addictive. Perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, or even dinner ideas when you need something satisfying in a hurry. From the first bite, they’ll win over kids and adults alike. This easy recipe is your new favorite food idea for just about any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1/2 tsp dried herbs (parsley, Italian seasoning)
- Optional: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with dried herbs if using.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes