I’m not sure what it is about sausage and cream cheese that just makes everything taste so darn good, but I am not going to complain.
This Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage recipe is the perfect example of that delicious flavor combo. Plus, these crescents are SUPER easy to make, which means you can have a pretty impressive appetizer ready in no time at all! Trust me, your guests will love them!
Why do I love Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage?
Well, for starters, they are absolutely packed with flavor. The sausage is nice and spicy, while the cream cheese helps to tone it down a bit and add a delicious creaminess.
And of course, I can’t forget to mention how easy they are to make! You literally just need to mix together the sausage and cream cheese, then spoon it onto some crescent rolls and bake. So simple, yet so delicious!
If you’re looking for an appetizer that is sure to please, give this Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage Tips
- If you want a little extra flavor, try adding some shredded cheese to the sausage mixture. I like to use sharp cheddar, but feel free to use your favorite!
- Not a fan of spice? No problem! Just leave out the Rotel and you’ll still have delicious sausage and cream cheese crescents!
- Serve these crescents with your favorite dipping sauce. I love ranch dressing or BBQ sauce, but they would also be great with honey mustard or even ketchup.
- These crescents can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until you’re ready to bake them. Just pop them in the oven when you’re ready to serve and you’re good to go!
- If you have any leftovers, they reheat really well. Just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds and you’re good to go!
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Tubes of crescent roll dough
- Ground breakfast sausage
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage:
Step 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees, and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
Step 2. Saute the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned. Drain the excess grease.
Step 3. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste, as well as the garlic powder if using.
Step 4. Mix the cream cheese into the warm meat, and stir until well combined.
Step 5. Unroll the crescent dough, and place one tube of unrolled dough in the bottom of the casserole dish, pinching the seams closed, and pressing the dough to cover the entire bottom of the dish.
Step 6. Spread the sausage mixture over the dough.
Step 7. Top the mixture with the remaining tube of dough, spreading it out to cover the filling, and pinching the seams closed.
Step 8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 9. Slice into 12 squares and serve.
Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees, and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Saute the sausage in a skillet over medium high heat until completely browned. Drain the excess grease.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste, as well as the garlic powder if using.
- Mix the cream cheese into the warm meat, and stir until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent dough, and place one tube of unrolled dough in the bottom of the casserole dish, pinching the seams closed, and pressing the dough to cover the entire bottom of the dish.
- Spread the sausage mixture over the dough.
- Top the mixture with the remaining tube of dough, spreading it out to cover the filling, and pinching the seams closed.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Slice into 12 squares and serve.
THANKS FOR PINING!
Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage Variations
- If you want to add a little extra flavor, try adding some shredded cheese to the sausage mixture. I like to use sharp cheddar, but feel free to use your favorite!
- Not a fan of spice? No problem! Just leave out the Rotel and you’ll still have delicious sausage and cream cheese crescents!
- Serve these crescents with your favorite dipping sauce. I love ranch dressing or BBQ sauce, but they would also be great with honey mustard or even ketchup.
- These crescents can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until you’re ready to bake them. Just pop them in the oven when you’re ready to serve and you’re good to go!
- If you have any leftovers, they reheat really well. Just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds and you’re good to go!
- Don’t like crescent rolls? No problem! These sausage and cream cheese crescents would also be delicious and made with biscuit dough, pie crust, or even phyllo dough. Just get creative and use whatever you have on hand!
As you can see, there are endless possibilities when it comes to these sausage and cream cheese crescents. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today! I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Do I have to use Pillsbury Crescent Rolls?
No, you can use any brand of pre-packaged crescent roll dough. Pillsbury is fantastic, but there are plenty of other store brands that work just as well.
Are croissants and crescent rolls the same?
No, they are actually pretty different. The biggest difference is the texture. A croissant is flaky and intended to be a breakfast or brunch pastry. They usually include a sweet ingredient, such as frosting or fruit.
Crescent rolls, on the other hand, are usually savory and are basically a flakier dinner roll.
What is the difference between puff pastry and crescent rolls?
A puff pastry is a thin dough that, when it’s baked, has lots and lots of layers of flaky goodness. A crescent roll has thicker layers of flaky dough, but it is a much denser bread.
How should I serve Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls?
You can serve the sausage cream cheese crescent rolls as an easy breakfast, a tasty appetizer, or even a snack. They have lots of flavors, so you don’t need any dipping sauce. But if you want sauce, I recommend ranch, ketchup, or barbecue sauce.
What kind of sausage is the best to use?
It’s best to use ground sausage. Any flavor or variety would work. They have everything from maple-flavored sausage to a delicious breakfast blend. So go wild and choose whichever flavor calls you!
Do I have to cook the sausage in the air fryer?
No, you can cook the sausage in a skillet on the stovetop. Use medium-high heat and cook until it’s done and there is no pinker.
Can I make these spicier?
Sure! Add some extra red pepper flakes, a drizzle of Tabasco sauce, or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. I recommend starting off with a lesser amount and doing a taste test of the filling. Once you get it to the spiciness you are looking for, you are ready to fill and bake the rolls.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, you can completely prepare the sausage crescent rolls and place them on a baking sheet. Cover them and put them in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake them.
How do I store leftovers?
After you are done cooking the sausage crescent rolls, place them on a wire rack to cool. Once cool, go ahead and place them in a food container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. As they are in the fridge, the crescent rolls can start to get mushy, so I recommend air frying them to reheat and crisp them back up.
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