👩🍳 How to Make Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Cook the sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 3: Mix the filling
In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and a dash of black pepper. Stir until well blended.
Step 4: Prep the dough
Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Then, slice each triangle in half lengthwise to make smaller triangles (this yields more bite-sized crescents).
Step 5: Fill & roll
Spoon a small amount of sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Starting from the wide end, roll up the dough over the filling to create mini stuffed crescent rolls.
Step 6: Bake
Place on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
🍳 Serving Suggestions
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Serve with scrambled eggs and fruit for a full breakfast.
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Pair with a side salad or soup for a light lunch.
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Offer as a party appetizer or brunch potluck hit!
🔁 Tips & Variations
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Spicy kick: Use hot sausage or add a dash of crushed red pepper to the filling.
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Add veggies: Stir in finely chopped green onions, spinach, or bell peppers.
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Make-ahead: Prep and assemble ahead of time, then bake fresh in the morning.
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Freezer-friendly: Bake, cool, and freeze. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick breakfast.
💬 Final Thoughts
These Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are proof that simple ingredients can create something seriously delicious. With flaky layers, creamy filling, and a burst of flavor in every bite, they’re bound to become a regular in your breakfast or snack rotation.
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