Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

That sounds like a crowd-pleasing appetizer or breakfast item! Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls combine savory sausage, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent roll dough for an incredibly easy and delicious treat.¹

Here is a simple, popular recipe for making them:

🥐 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

These rolls are quick to assemble and perfect for brunch or game day.²

📝 Ingredients

Item	Amount	Notes
Pork Breakfast Sausage	1 pound (approx. 450 g)	Bulk sausage, like Jimmy Dean, often works best.
Cream Cheese	8 ounces (225 g)	Softened to room temperature.
Garlic Powder	$1/2$ teaspoon
Onion Powder	$1/4$ teaspoon
Black Pepper	To taste
Crescent Roll Dough	2 cans (8 rolls each)	Refrigerated dough, such as Pillsbury.
Egg Wash (Optional)	1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water	For a golden shine.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Sausage and Filling

1. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.³
2. Drain: Once fully cooked, drain off all the excess grease thoroughly. (This is crucial to prevent the rolls from becoming soggy).
3. Mix Filling: Return the drained, cooked sausage to the skillet (off the heat). Add the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.

2. Assemble the Rolls

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).⁴ Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll Dough: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and separate the triangles.
3. Fill: Place about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the sausage-cream cheese mixture near the wide end of each crescent triangle.
4. Roll Up: Starting from the wide end, roll the dough loosely toward the point to form the classic crescent shape.
5. Arrange: Place the finished rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second can of dough and the remaining filling.

3. Bake

1. Egg Wash (Optional): If you want a deeper golden crust, brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash.
2. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed up and deep golden brown.
3. Cool Slightly: Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

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These rolls are best served warm! They are savory and rich enough on their own, but some people enjoy dipping them in a mild salsa or marinara sauce.

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