Enjoy the delightful flavors of Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents, a perfect appetizer for your holiday gatherings! These savory bites are sure to be a hit at any festive celebration!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon a portion of the sausage cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll up the crescent rolls starting from the wide end and tuck in the sides to enclose the filling.
- Bake: Place the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes | Total Time: 27-30 minutes
Servings: 16 crescents | Calories: 180 per serving
Tips:
- You can use any type of ground sausage you prefer, such as breakfast sausage or Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add additional seasonings or herbs to the sausage cream cheese mixture, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Serve these crescents as a tasty appetizer, snack, or breakfast treat to brighten up your Christmas festivities!
These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a deliciously warm and comforting option for your holiday spread, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!