Description
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that perfectly combines flaky, buttery crescent rolls with a savory filling of ground sausage and creamy cheese. These delightful bites are versatile enough to elevate any gathering, from game day to holiday parties or cozy family nights. With their rich flavors and gooey textures, they’re guaranteed to disappear quickly! Customize them with your favorite spices or additional ingredients for a personal touch. Whether served warm with dipping sauces or as part of an appetizer platter, these crescents are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 pound ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Optional: dried herbs (oregano or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine cooked sausage with softened cream cheese and shredded cheese until well mixed.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of the filling onto the wide end of each triangle and roll up toward the point.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg