Description
Baked Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are the ultimate savory treat, perfect for any occasion. These flaky crescents are filled with a delicious mixture of seasoned sausage and creamy cheese, making them an irresistible appetizer or snack. With a golden-brown exterior and a warm, melty filling, each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavor. Easy to prepare and customizable, these crescents will surely become a favorite at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and dried Italian herbs until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangles on a clean surface.
- Place about one tablespoon of the filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll up from the wide end toward the point.
- Arrange rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent (about 50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg