SAUSAGE CREAM CHEESE CRESCENTS

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Of course! That’s a fantastic and crowd-pleasing combo. Here is a complete, easy-to-follow recipe for Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents.

These are the ultimate savory, creamy, flaky appetizer or snack.

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Makes: 32 crescents

Ingredients

· 1 lb (450g) ground pork sausage (mild, hot, or sage breakfast sausage all work great)
· 1 (8 oz / 225g) block cream cheese, softened
· 2 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough (the standard package often contains 2 tubes)
· 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack are excellent choices)
· 2-3 green onions, finely sliced (optional, for freshness)
· Optional Add-Ins:
· ¼ tsp garlic powder
· ¼ tsp onion powder
· ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until it’s fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Make the Filling: Return the drained sausage to the warm skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Add the entire block of softened cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is completely melted and creamy, coating the sausage. Remove from heat.
    · Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese and any optional seasonings or green onions (reserve some for topping if desired). Mix until the cheese melts into the mixture. Let it cool for about 10 minutes. (This prevents it from melting the dough.)
  3. Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  4. Assemble: Unroll the crescent dough and separate each tube into 8 triangles (16 total per package, 32 total).
    · Place about 1 heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
    · Gently roll up the dough, starting from the wide end, and place the crescents seam-side down on your prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake: Bake for 11-14 minutes, or until the crescents are puffed and golden brown.
  6. Optional Topping: In the last 2 minutes of baking, you can sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese over the crescents and return to the oven to melt.
  7. Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra sliced green onions if desired.

Tips & Variations:

· Make Ahead: You can prepare the filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving.
· Spice it Up: Use spicy sausage, add diced jalapeños to the filling, or use pepper jack cheese.
· Different Dough: You can use one 8-oz tube of crescent sheet dough (without perforations). Simply roll it out, cut into squares, spoon on filling, and fold into triangles or rectangles.
· Dipper’s Delight: Serve with a side of ranch dressing, sour cream, or a drizzle of hot honey for dipping.

Enjoy these irresistible, warm, and cheesy bites

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