These Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or breakfast item that combines flaky crescent rolls with a rich, savory filling of sausage and cream cheese. They’re quick to make, require just a handful of ingredients, and disappear fast at any gathering—perfect for holidays, game days, brunches, or potlucks.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Sausage Time | 8–10 minutes |
| Assembly Time | 5–10 minutes |
| Baking Time | 12–15 minutes |
| Total Time | ~30–35 minutes |
🔧 Equipment Needed
- Skillet
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Oven
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- ½ lb (8 oz) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds for topping
🧀 Ingredient Notes
- Sausage: Use regular, hot, or maple-flavored breakfast sausage for different flavor profiles.
- Cream Cheese: Full-fat provides the creamiest texture, but you can use reduced-fat.
- Cheddar: Adds extra cheesy richness, but optional.
- Crescent Dough: Pillsbury or any store-brand works fine.
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked (about 8–10 minutes).
- Break it up into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease.
2. Make the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage and softened cream cheese.
- Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- (Optional) Stir in shredded cheddar for extra cheesiness.
3. Assemble Crescents:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place ~1 tablespoon of sausage filling on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle starting at the wide end, tucking in the sides if desired.
- Place seam side down on the baking sheet.
4. Bake:
- (Optional) Brush each crescent with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- (Optional) Sprinkle with everything seasoning or sesame seeds.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve:
- Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm.
- Great with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or spicy ketchup.
🥄 Nutrition Facts (Estimated per crescent, 8 servings)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~200 |
| Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Carbohydrates | 9g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Sodium | 370mg |
Note: Nutrition may vary depending on brand and add-ins.
💡 Tips & Variations
Tips:
- Make Ahead: Prepare the filling in advance and store in the fridge up to 2 days.
- Softened Cream Cheese: Let cream cheese sit at room temp for easier mixing.
- Freezing: Freeze baked crescents for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer.
Variations:
- Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Veggie Version: Use meatless sausage crumbles or sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
- Mini Bites: Cut crescent triangles in half for mini party-sized bites (adjust bake time to 8–10 minutes).
