Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Looking to add a savory twist to your breakfast or brunch? Look no further than the delightful Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents. These crescent rolls, filled with a savory mixture of sausage and creamy cheese, are the ultimate comfort food that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply want a delicious treat, these crescents are sure to impress.
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Ingredients:
To make these scrumptious Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Pork Sausage | 1/2 pound |
Cream Cheese | 4 ounces |
Crescent Roll Dough | 1 package (8 count) |
Green Onions | 2 stalks |
Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 1/2 cup |
Salt and Pepper | To taste |
Olive Oil | For cooking |
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the pork sausage to the skillet and cook it, breaking it up into crumbles with a spatula.
- Cook the sausage until it is browned and fully cooked, ensuring there are no pink spots.
- Remove any excess fat from the skillet and set the cooked sausage aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix the cheeses together until they are well blended and form a creamy mixture.
- Season the cream cheese mixture with salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- Finely chop the green onions and add them to the cream cheese mixture, stirring to incorporate the flavors.
Step 3: Assemble the Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
- Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll package instructions.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles.
- Spoon a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle.
- Top the cream cheese mixture with a spoonful of the cooked sausage.
- Gently roll up each crescent, starting from the wide end and tucking in the sides to secure the filling.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
- Place the filled crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents in the preheated oven, following the package instructions for the crescent roll dough, until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the crescents from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
- Arrange the warm Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents on a serving platter.
- These crescents are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, while the cream cheese filling is still gooey and delightful.
- Serve them as a savory breakfast or brunch option, or even as a delicious appetizer for your next gathering.
- Watch as these delectable crescents disappear quickly, leaving everyone asking for the recipe!