Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents (Print-Friendly Version)
Buttery crescents stuffed with savory sausage and cream cheese, baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
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1 can crescent roll dough
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1/2 lb breakfast sausage or Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into pre-cut triangles.
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Scoop a generous spoonful of the sausage filling onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll it up toward the point, tucking the filling inside.
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Place each crescent onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
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Let crescents cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
# Additional Tips:
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For added spice, use spicy sausage or include a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
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Crescents can be frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen, adding extra time.
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Feel free to substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheeses.