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These Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are the ultimate grab-and-go morning treat. Buttery crescent roll dough is wrapped around savory breakfast sausage (and optionally, cheese or eggs) and baked until golden. They’re perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or meal prep. Super simple, crowd-pleasing, and ready in less than 30 minutes!
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Servings: 8 rolls (1–2 per person)
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Skillet (if cooking raw sausage)
- Spatula or tongs
- Knife (if using block cheese or slicing cooked sausage)
- Oven
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 fully cooked breakfast sausage links (pork or turkey)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 eggs, scrambled (optional)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, for brushing tops)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Sausage: Use fully cooked sausage to save time. Raw sausage should be pre-cooked and cooled before wrapping.
- Crescent Dough: Pillsbury or store-brand refrigerated dough works great.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar melts well, but you can swap with mozzarella, pepper jack, or gouda.
- Eggs: Add scrambled eggs inside the roll for a complete breakfast-in-one.
- Butter: Brushing the tops gives a golden finish, especially if topped with a sprinkle of sesame or everything bagel seasoning.
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a nonstick baking mat.
Step 2: Prepare Ingredients
- If needed, pre-cook sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Let cool slightly.
- Optional: Scramble eggs and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
Step 3: Assemble Rolls
- On each dough triangle, place:
- 1 sausage link
- 1 tbsp scrambled egg (optional)
- A sprinkle of cheese
- Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the narrow tip, enclosing the filling.
Step 4: Bake
- Place rolls on the baking sheet, tip side down.
- Optional: Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 5: Serve
- Let cool slightly and serve warm. Great with hot sauce, ketchup, or maple syrup.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Per Roll)
(Estimates, with sausage and cheese only)
- Calories: 230
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
Add ~30–40 calories per roll if using eggs.
💡 Tips
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning.
- Freezer-Friendly: After baking, freeze extras in a zip bag. Reheat in toaster oven or microwave.
- Don’t Overfill: Too much filling can make the dough tear or leak.
- Add Seasoning: Try sprinkling garlic powder, everything bagel seasoning, or paprika on top.
🔄 Variations
- Spicy: Use hot sausage or add diced jalapeños.
- Sweet & Savory: Add a swipe of maple syrup or honey mustard inside before rolling.
- Vegetarian: Use veggie sausage and cheese, or fill with sautéed mushrooms and eggs.
- Cheesy Explosion: Add a cube of cheese in the center for a gooey middle.
- Mini Rolls: Cut crescent dough in half to make bite-size party snacks.
