Description
These Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are a delicious and hearty breakfast treat combining savory cooked sausage with creamy cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a satisfying morning on the go, they’re easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough and Topping
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the crescent rolls evenly.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease to prevent a greasy filling.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the hot sausage in the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and blends smoothly with the sausage. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly to make handling easier.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese thoroughly, ensuring an even distribution throughout the sausage and cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles based on perforations.
- Fill Rolls: Place a spoonful of the sausage and cheese filling on the widest end of each crescent triangle, ensuring not to overfill to allow for rolling.
- Roll Up: Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle tightly towards the point. Place each roll seam side down onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Brush and Season: Brush the tops of each crescent roll with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder for an extra savory touch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add color and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with spicy sausage for a kick of heat.
- Make sure to drain the sausage well to avoid soggy rolls.
- These rolls can be reheated in a microwave or oven for a quick breakfast later.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice garnish and light flavor contrast.
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
