Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Ingredients:

1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls (8-count per can)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Directions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Cook the Sausage:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease.

Prepare the Filling:

Once the sausage is cooked and drained, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined.

Assemble the Crescents:

Open the cans of crescent rolls and separate the dough into 16 triangles.

Place a spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Carefully roll up each crescent, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the point, tucking in the sides slightly as you roll to keep the filling from spilling out.

Bake the Crescents:

Place the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.

Serve:

Remove the crescents from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Serve warm and enjoy as an appetizer, snack, or breakfast treat!

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Kcal: Approx. 220 kcal per crescent | Servings: 16 crescents