Description
The “Savory Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents” recipe combines the rich flavors of breakfast sausage, cream cheese, and spices wrapped in golden crescent rolls. Ideal for gatherings, these crescents serve as a delicious appetizer or a tantalizing snack. This simple yet flavorful dish is sure to captivate your taste buds and leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
- Crescent roll dough – 1 can (8 oz)
- Breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled – 1 pound
- Cream cheese, softened – 1 cup
- Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained – 1 can (10 oz)
- Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 cup
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Start by cooking and crumbling the breakfast sausage. Ensure that the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked sausage, cream cheese, drained tomatoes with chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and dried oregano until well blended.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Spoon the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up from the wide end and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake the crescents for 12-15 minutes until they turn golden brown. Ensure they are cooked through.
- Allow the crescents to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving to ensure they maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes