Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

If you’re in search of a mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipe that will impress your guests or simply make your breakfast times more delightful, look no further than these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents! This recipe combines the savory goodness of sausage with the creamy texture of cream cheese, all wrapped up in a buttery crescent roll. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, needing a potluck dish, or just want to upgrade your breakfast game, these crescents are a surefire hit. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (regular or your choice of flavor)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
• Optional: egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) for a golden finish

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your oven is at the perfect temperature by the time you’re ready to bake.
2. Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until it’s thoroughly cooked and crumbled, roughly 5-7 minutes. Then, drain the sausage on paper towels to remove excess grease. This step is crucial for making sure your crescents aren’t too oily.
3. Combine sausage and cream cheese: In a bowl, mix the cooked sausage with the softened cream cheese until the mixture is well combined. The creaminess of the cheese pairs wonderfully with the spiciness of the sausage, creating a filling that’s packed with flavor.
4. Prepare the crescent dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. If you prefer smaller servings, you can cut each triangle in half lengthwise to get more, albeit smaller, crescents.
5. Add the filling: Spoon the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wider end of each dough triangle. Then, roll up each triangle starting at the wide end, making sure to tuck in the ends to enclose the filling neatly.
6. Bake: Place the crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they don’t touch. For an extra golden and appealing finish, brush the tops with an optional egg wash. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
7. Cool and serve: Let the crescents cool slightly before serving. This short wait ensures that the filling sets a bit and doesn’t ooze out when bitten into.

Prep and Cooking Time:

• Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15-18 minutes
• Total Time: 25-33 minutes
• Servings: Makes approximately 16 crescents

These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are not only a treat to your taste buds but also incredibly versatile. Serve them hot as a delicious breakfast option, or enjoy them as a savory appetizer at your next gathering. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to make this recipe a new favorite in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy crafting this delightful dish that promises to be as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

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