Golden Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
These warm, flaky crescent rolls stuffed with creamy cheese and savory sausage are the kind of snack that disappears within minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, game nights, or quick party appetizers, they’re buttery on the outside and irresistibly creamy on the inside. Easy to make and packed with comforting flavor, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
Make the filling
Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Add garlic powder and black pepper. Mix in cheddar cheese if using.
Prepare the dough
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
Fill and roll
Spoon a small amount of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle, then roll them up tightly.
Bake
Arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve warm
Garnish with parsley if desired and enjoy while warm and flaky.
Tips & Variations
Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick
Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack cheese
Serve with ranch dressing or honey mustard for dipping
Great for make-ahead breakfasts or freezer snacks
Recipe Info
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Soft, buttery, creamy, and packed with savory sausage flavor — these crescent rolls are pure comfort in every bite
