Here’s a quick, crowd-favorite Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents recipe—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or parties 🥐
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
Makes: 16 crescents
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional add-ins: shredded cheddar, green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
1. Cook the Sausage
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Assemble
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place 1–2 tablespoons sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
3. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
4. Serve
- Serve warm. Great with fruit, scrambled eggs, or dipping sauce.
Variations
- Cheesy: Add shredded cheddar or pepper jack
- Spicy: Use hot sausage or add jalapeños
- Everything bagel style: Sprinkle seasoning on top before baking
- Make-ahead: Assemble, refrigerate overnight, bake in the morning
Pro Tips
- Let filling cool slightly so dough doesn’t tear
- Don’t overfill or crescents may burst
- Line pan with parchment for easy cleanup
If you’d like, I can also share:
- Air fryer method
- Mini bite-size party version
- Freezer-friendly instructions
