Crescent Rolls with Sausage & Cream Cheese
These buttery, golden crescent rolls are crisp on the outside and soft, creamy, and savory on the inside. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, game day, or an easy dinner!
Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount
Breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken), cooked & crumbled
1 lb (450g)
Cream cheese, softened
8 oz (225g)
Refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count can)
1–2 cans
Garlic powder (optional)
½ tsp
Onion powder (optional)
½ tsp
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
½ cup
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
1 tbsp
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Sausage
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage and softened cream cheese.
Mix until smooth and well blended.
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, or shredded cheese if using.
3️⃣ Prepare the Dough
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
4️⃣ Fill & Roll
Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up tightly toward the pointed end.
Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional Variations
Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick
Mix in cooked bacon bits
Use pepper jack or mozzarella instead of cheddar
Add finely chopped spinach for extra flavor
Storage Tips
Refrigerator: Store in airtight container up to 3 days
Freezer: Freeze baked rolls up to 2 months
Reheat: Warm in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes
