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Savory Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

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These crescents combine creamy cream cheese and savory breakfast sausage wrapped in flaky, golden crescent roll dough. Perfect for quick breakfasts, brunches, or snacks with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz breakfast sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat preferred)
  • 1 tube (8 oz) crescent roll dough, store-bought refrigerated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and cook the crumbled sausage for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Add softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the sausage. Stir until well combined into a creamy filling.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate into 8 triangles along the perforations. If not pre-cut, slice into roughly 4 x 5 inch triangles.
  4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the sausage and cream cheese mixture near the wide edge of each dough triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Roll each triangle from the wide edge toward the narrow tip, tucking the filling inside and curving the ends slightly to form a crescent shape. Place on a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Brush each crescent lightly with the beaten egg wash to achieve a golden crust.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Watch closely near the end to avoid overbaking.
  8. Let the crescents rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and keep the crust flaky.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing to avoid clumps. Avoid overfilling crescents to prevent leaking. Use a non-stick skillet for easy cleanup. Egg wash locks moisture and creates a golden crust. Crescents can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking. For dairy-free or vegetarian options, substitute ingredients accordingly.

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