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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

These savory Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents combine flaky crescent roll dough with a creamy, spiced sausage filling for an irresistible appetizer or quick breakfast option. The golden pastry exterior gives way to a rich, cheesy filling with just the right amount of seasoning. Perfect for brunches, game days, or holiday gatherings, these handheld treats are simple to prepare yet impressive to serve.

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JUE

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Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Sausage Preparation:
Properly cooking and draining the sausage for optimal texture and flavor.
Filling Integration:
Creating a smooth, well-incorporated mixture of sausage, cream cheese and seasonings.
Assembly Technique:
Properly portioning and enclosing the filling within the crescent dough.
Baking Perfection:
Achieving golden, flaky exteriors while maintaining a hot, creamy filling.
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How to Create the Perfect Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Sausage Preparation
Properly cooking and draining the sausage for optimal texture and flavor.
Filling Integration
Creating a smooth, well-incorporated mixture of sausage, cream cheese and seasonings.
Assembly Technique
Properly portioning and enclosing the filling within the crescent dough.
Baking Perfection
Achieving golden, flaky exteriors while maintaining a hot, creamy filling.
Baking Tips
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature for the smoothest filling.
For a spicier version, use hot sausage or add a dash of red pepper flakes to the filling.
The filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to save time when preparing.
If the filling is too warm when added to the crescent dough, it can make the dough difficult to work with. Let it cool slightly before assembling.
Experiment with different herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or basil in the filling.
For a prettier presentation, tuck the pointed end of the crescent underneath when placing on the baking sheet.
These freeze well before baking - freeze solid on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen.
Leftover crescents can be reheated in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 5 minutes.
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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

These savory Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents combine flaky crescent roll dough with a creamy, spiced sausage filling for an irresistible appetizer or quick breakfast option. The golden pastry exterior gives way to a rich, cheesy filling with just the right amount of seasoning. Perfect for brunches, game days, or holiday gatherings, these handheld treats are simple to prepare yet impressive to serve.

Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Appetizer, Breakfast
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American, Southern-Inspired
Yield
16 crescents
Dietary
Contains dairy, gluten, and meat
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
01
1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage (mild or hot, depending on preference)
02
8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
03
1/4 cup (25g) green onions, finely chopped
04
1 teaspoon garlic powder
05
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07
2 cans (8 ounces/226g each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
08
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)
09
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning (optional, for topping)

Instructions

01
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
03
Drain the excess grease from the cooked sausage and return to the pan.
04
Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet with the hot sausage and stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and incorporated.
05
Mix in the chopped green onions, garlic powder, dried oregano, and black pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
06
Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
07
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles along the perforated lines.
08
Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the sausage cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
09
Roll the crescent dough from the wide end towards the pointed end, ensuring the filling is enclosed.
10
Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
11
If using egg wash, brush the tops of each crescent with beaten egg and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if desired.
12
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown.
13
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.