Description
Welcome, food enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a quick, delicious snack that combines savory sausage with creamy goodness all wrapped in a buttery crescent roll, then you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving into a recipe for Flaky Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents—a dish that’s sure to become your go-to for any meal or gathering. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for busy mornings, cozy dinners, or an easy snack that everyone will love. Let’s roll up our sleeves and start baking these irresistible crescent bites!
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- You can find this in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Look for a brand you trust, as the dough will be the flaky base of the recipe.
- ½ pound ground sausage
- Use your favorite kind, whether it’s spicy or mild. You can also opt for turkey sausage if you prefer a leaner option.
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- It’s essential to let the cream cheese soften at room temperature so it blends smoothly with the sausage.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Adds a subtle garlicky depth to the filling.
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- For extra savory flavor, onion powder complements the sausage perfectly.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a bright herbal note.
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- This helps give your crescents that perfect golden finish.
Optional Substitutions:
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free crescent roll dough.
- For dairy-free variations, you can substitute regular cream cheese with a dairy-free version.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Ensuring the oven is fully preheated helps achieve evenly baked crescents with golden edges.
- Cook the sausage.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess grease. - Mix the filling.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated. - Prepare the crescent roll dough.
Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. - Fill the crescents.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent dough triangle. - Roll the dough.
Starting at the wide end, roll up each crescent dough triangle, enclosing the filling inside. Pinch the edges slightly to ensure they stay sealed during baking. - Apply the egg wash.
Brush each crescent with the beaten egg to give them a beautiful golden-brown color as they bake. - Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Place the filled crescents on your prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky. - Garnish and serve.
Once baked, garnish your Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents with fresh parsley for a bright and fresh touch. Serve warm and enjoy!
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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- Ensure the sausage is fully cooked before mixing it with the cream cheese to prevent any raw meat from affecting the filling’s texture.
- Don’t overfill the crescents. Adding too much filling may cause them to burst open while baking, so stick to about 1 tablespoon per crescent triangle.
- Pinch the edges of the dough after rolling to keep the filling secure during baking.
- If you want to add an extra crispy texture, you can sprinkle the crescents with a bit of parmesan cheese right before baking.