Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents (Full Recipe)

Flaky, golden crescent rolls filled with creamy, savory sausage—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or party snacks.

 Ingredients (Makes 8 crescents)

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 triangles)
• 225 g / 8 oz breakfast sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey)
• 115 g / 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onions (optional)
• Optional add-ins:
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
  • Pinch of chili flakes

 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1. Cook the Sausage

• Heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Add sausage and cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until fully browned.
• Drain excess fat.
• Let cool slightly.

2. Make the Filling

• In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, cream cheese, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and chives.
• Stir until smooth and well combined.

3. Assemble

• Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
• Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
• Spoon 1–1½ tbsp filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
• Roll up toward the point and place seam-side down on a lined baking tray.

4. Bake

• Bake 11–13 minutes, until crescents are puffed and golden brown.
• Cool for 3–5 minutes before serving.

 Nut & Allergen Information

Nut Status

• Peanuts:  None
• Tree Nuts:  None

Other Allergens

• Dairy:  Cream cheese (and optional shredded cheese)
• Gluten:  Crescent dough
• Soy:  Possible (check sausage & dough labels)

Nut-free: Yes
To make gluten-free: Use GF crescent dough (if available).
To make dairy-free: Use plant-based cream cheese.

 Nutrition Highlights (Approx. per crescent)

• Calories: ~190–220
• Protein: Moderate
• Carbs: Moderate
• Fat: Higher (from sausage & cream cheese)

 Q & A

Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake fresh.

Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze unbaked crescents on a tray, then store airtight up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 3–4 minutes.

Q: Can I use spicy sausage?
Absolutely—hot or Italian sausage works great.

Q: Why is my filling leaking out?
Avoid overfilling and ensure rolls are sealed at the edges.

Q: Best dips to serve with these?
Honey mustard, spicy mayo, or warm cheese sauce.

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