These flaky, savory, and addictive crescent rolls are stuffed with a creamy sausage-cheese filling—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or game-day snacks! Ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients (Makes 16 crescents)
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1 (8 oz) tube refrigerated crescent dough (or homemade)
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½ lb (225g) ground breakfast sausage
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4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried parsley
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1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
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Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (for topping, optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the Sausage
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Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
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Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
2. Fill & Roll Crescents
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
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Spoon 1 tbsp sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up tightly.
3. Bake
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Place crescents on the baking sheet.
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(Optional) Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown.
4. Serve
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Enjoy warm! Pair with hot sauce, ranch, or honey mustard.
Why You’ll Love Them
✅ Crispy outside, creamy inside—irresistible texture!
✅ Easy to customize—add jalapeños, spinach, or swap meats.
✅ Crowd-pleaser for parties or lazy weekend mornings.
Tips & Variations
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Make ahead: Assemble unbaked crescents and refrigerate overnight. Bake as needed.
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Spicy kick: Use hot sausage or add ½ tsp cayenne pepper.
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Lighten up: Substitute neufchâtel cheese for cream cheese.
These disappear FAST—consider doubling the batch!