Description
A quick and easy recipe for Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls featuring savory sausage, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for busy mornings, brunch, or as a snack on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 8 breakfast sausage links
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Optional: scrambled eggs, spices (e.g., smoked paprika, cayenne), or additional cheese for variety
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook breakfast sausage links until browned and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate into individual triangles.
- Add Cream Cheese: Spread a small amount of cream cheese on each triangle.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Add shredded cheddar cheese over the cream cheese.
- Add Sausage: Place one cooked sausage link at the widest end of each triangle.
- Roll the Dough: Roll the crescent dough from the wide end to the pointed end, enclosing the filling.
- Bake: Place rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Allow rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes or microwave for 30–60 seconds.
- Freezing: Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Tips: Bake on a wire rack for crispier rolls and ensure the seams are sealed to prevent unrolling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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