Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

These sausage cream cheese crescents are warm, cheesy, and totally addictive. Flaky crescent roll dough wraps around a rich filling of sausage, cream cheese, and melty shredded cheese. They’re perfect for a hearty breakfast, a brunch spread, or even as a game day or party appetizer. You can prep them ahead and bake right before serving, so they’re great for busy mornings or hosting. Serve them with eggs, fresh fruit, or just a cup of coffee and you’ve got a full, cozy meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Ground sausage, breakfast, Italian or other
• 1 C. Shredded cheese of choice
• 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
• 2 Cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Roll the crescent rolls out flat, and cut each triangle in half lengthwise.
3. Cook the ground sausage until it is completely browned.
4. Add the cooled ground sausage to a mixing bowl with the cream cheese and shredded cheese of your choosing as well as pepper to taste. Stir to combine completely.
5. Spoon a small ball of the sausage mixture into the top of each piece of crescent roll where it is fattest.
6. Starting at the widest end, roll the crescent roll dough over the sausage filling forming a mini stuffed crescent roll.
7. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 460 kcal | Servings: 8

Tips

For extra gooey, flavorful crescents, use a good melting cheese like cheddar, Colby Jack, or mozzarella, and make sure the sausage has cooled slightly before mixing so the cream cheese doesn’t melt and separate.

These crescents are best served warm, but you can bake them ahead, cool completely, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 325°F oven for 8–10 minutes to crisp them back up.

FAQ

Can I use turkey sausage instead of pork sausage?
Yes, turkey sausage works well—just make sure it’s fully cooked and drained so the filling isn’t greasy.

Can I make these ahead of time?
You can assemble the crescents, place them on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for up to 12 hours, then bake just before serving.

Do they freeze well?
Yes. Bake, cool completely, then freeze on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in a 325°F oven until warmed through.

What kind of cheese is best?
Shredded cheddar, Colby Jack, or a Mexican blend all melt nicely and add great flavor, but you can use your favorite.

Can I make them bigger instead of mini?
Absolutely—skip cutting the triangles in half and just fill and roll the full-size triangles; you’ll get fewer crescents, but they’ll be larger and more filling.