Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Here’s a detailed, foolproof Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents recipe—classic, cozy, and always a crowd-pleaser.

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🥐 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents (Detailed Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
  (pork, turkey, or spicy—your choice)

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

• 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  (each can usually has 8 triangles)

• Optional extras (totally optional but tasty):

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese

  • 1–2 green onions, finely chopped

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (for heat)

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Equipment

• Large skillet

• Mixing spoon or spatula

• Baking sheet

• Parchment paper or nonstick spray

• Oven

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the sausage

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the sausage and break it up with a spoon.

3. Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring often, until fully browned and no pink remains.

4. Drain excess grease if there’s a lot (this keeps the crescents from getting soggy).

2. Add cream cheese

1. Lower heat to low.

2. Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet.

3. Stir continuously until fully melted and combined with the sausage.

4. Mix in any optional seasonings or add-ins now.

5. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5–10 minutes (important so it doesn’t melt the dough).

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3. Prepare the crescent dough

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Unroll crescent dough and separate into individual triangles.

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4. Fill & roll

1. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.

2. Gently roll from the wide end toward the tip.

3. Place crescents tip-side down on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

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5. Bake

1. Bake for 11–14 minutes, or until:

   • Golden brown on top

   • Fully cooked on the bottom

2. Rotate the pan halfway if your oven bakes unevenly.

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6. Cool & serve

• Let cool for 5 minutes before serving (the filling is HOT).

• Serve warm.

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🌟 Tips for Best Results

• Softened cream cheese blends smoother—don’t skip this.

• Don’t overfill or they’ll burst open while baking.

• These reheat great in an air fryer (350°F for 3–4 min).

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❄️ Make-Ahead & Storage

• Make ahead: Prepare filling up to 2 days in advance.

• Freeze unbaked: Assemble, freeze solid, then bake from frozen at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.

• Refrigerate leftovers: Up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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If you want:

• a sweet-and-savory version

• an air fryer method

• or a party-size variation

just tell me 😋