Description
Welcome to your next favorite recipe! Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or need a quick, crowd-pleasing snack for a party, these Flaky Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are sure to be a hit. With their golden, buttery exterior and savory, creamy filling, they’re the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Let’s dive in and learn how to make these delicious treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb sausage (pork or turkey, your choice)
- 2 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 package crescent rolls (8-count)
- 2 teaspoons dry ranch seasoning mix
Optional substitutions:
- For a lighter option, substitute turkey sausage for pork sausage.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent roll dough.
- For a dairy-free version, try using a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the sausage: In a lightly greased skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it browns. This step is crucial for ensuring the sausage is evenly cooked and crumbled.
- Melt the cream cheese: Once the sausage is fully cooked, reduce the heat to low and add the cubed cream cheese. Stir until it melts and combines with the sausage, creating a creamy, savory mixture.
- Season the mixture: Sprinkle in the dry ranch seasoning mix and stir until it is evenly incorporated. This adds a burst of flavor that complements the sausage perfectly.
- Prepare the crescent rolls: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. For smaller, bite-sized treats, you can cut each triangle in half.
- Fill and roll: Spoon the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each dough triangle. Roll up the crescents, starting from the wide end, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown and flaky.
- Serve warm: Enjoy these delicious crescents fresh out of the oven for the best experience.
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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- Make ahead: You can prepare the sausage and cream cheese mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to bake, simply fill the crescent rolls and pop them in the oven.
- Customizable filling: Feel free to add in some shredded cheese, chopped herbs, or even a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Perfect for freezing: These crescents freeze well! Just prepare them up to the baking step, then freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip-top bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.