Sausage Crescent Rolls are a simple appetizer that your whole family will enjoy! Sausage cream cheese crescent rolls made easy with 4 ingredients & is a perfect holiday hors d’oeuvres!
Making this recipe with ground sausage and crescent rolls is so easy, you can have a delicious party app made in under 30 minutes. When you are not sure what to serve, give this sausage crescent roll recipe a try! These sausage rolls taste great on their own, but we also really enjoy serving them up with maple syrup and/or jelly!
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Everything about these buttery little rolls will have you reaching in for another. From the flaky butter crescent rolls to the rich creamy meaty filling inside, these rolls are fantastic. They are a crowd pleaser for sure!
Why we think you will love these sausage rolls
If you need a great idea for party food, this recipe is for you. Here are a few reasons why we love it so much and think you will too.
- There are only 4 ingredients. This recipe is so quick and simple to throw together! You only need a small handful of ingredients to pull it together and create a sensational dish.
- They’re quick. This is one of those recipes that from start to finish takes less than 30 minutes, and that’s with cooking the sausage. You can cook the sausage ahead of time too!
- They really do taste great any time of day. These sausage rolls are a great addition to the table from a morning rush before school, to halftime during the game. Feel free to serve them anytime the mood strikes.
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents Ingredients
Sausage– You will need 16 ounces of cooked and crumbled sausage. You can use any brand, so feel free to switch it up with different flavors like maple or sage.
Cream cheese– Use one 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese for the base of the filling mixture.
Cheese– 1 cup of shredded cheese is needed for these rolls. We use Cheddar Jack cheese, but you can use any that you prefer or whatever you have in your fridge.
Crescent rolls– Use 2 cans of crescent rolls (any brand), for the soft buttery base of this recipe.
Optional– If you want a little extra flavor in your filling, feel free to mix in 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
How to Make Sausage Crescent Rolls
Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Cook Sausage
The sausage needs to be cooked before baking, so cook the sausage in a skillet until it is no longer pink. Make sure to crumble it into small pieces as you cook it. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the sausage to cool for 5 minutes before use.
Make Filling
Next, cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add them to the skillet with the sausage, along with the shredded cheese as well. Stir the sausage and cheeses together to combine well and let the cheese melt with the meat. You want the mixture to be well combined so that everything is evenly distributed throughout the rolls.
Assembly
After the filling is done, start to open the cans of crescent rolls and separate the triangles.
Use a sharp knife to slice them in half lengthwise to make two thinner triangles.
Proceed to place a teaspoon of sausage filling onto the widest portion of the triangles, then roll them up from wide side to small side and place them onto your prepared baking sheet.
Repeat until all of the rolls have been filled and rolled.
Bake
Place the stuffed rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are lightly browned.
Serve warm and enjoy! These are fabulous with a bit of maple syrup on top as well.
SAUSAGE CRESCENT ROLLS
Ingredients
- 16 oz sausage cooked & crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
- 16 oz crescent rolls 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Instructions
- Prep: Start by preheating the oven to 375°F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Cook Sausage: The sausage needs to be cooked before baking, so cook the sausage in a skillet until it is no longer pink. Make sure to crumble it into small pieces as you cook it. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the sausage to cool for 5 minutes before use.
- Make Filling: Next, cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add them to the skillet with the sausage, along with the shredded cheese as well. Stir the sausage and cheeses together to combine well and let the cheese melt with the meat. You want the mixture to be well combined so that everything is evenly distributed throughout the rolls.
- Assembly: After the filling is done, start to open the cans of crescent rolls and separate the triangles. Use a sharp knife to slice them in half lengthwise to make two thinner triangles. Proceed to place a teaspoon of sausage filling onto the widest portion of the triangles, then roll them up from wide side to small side and place them onto your prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all of the rolls have been filled and rolled.
- Bake: Place the stuffed rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are lightly browned. Serve warm and enjoy! These are fabulous with a bit of maple syrup on top as well.
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How long are sausage crescent rolls good for?
These rolls are best when served immediately, but you can easily keep them in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Just reheat again before serving. I recommend reheating them in the air fryer to recreate that fresh from the oven taste.
Can I make sausage crescents in advance?
I don’t recommend opening a can of crescent rolls and having them sit rolled in the fridge overnight because that can cause some texture issues or turn the dough too soft when baking. You can, however, prepare the filling in advance. Just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before rolling into your crescent and baking as directed.
Are Sausage Rolls breakfast?
You can definitely serve these for breakfast! To make this a more robust meal, you can add some sides to these sausage crescent rolls. I love to add a couple scrambled eggs alongside these tasty rolls, it is an easy dish to whip up while the rolls are baking. Another good breakfast choice is a fruit salad, adding some fresh cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries or even bananas make this a well rounded meal.
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- EASY RANCH SAUSAGE ROLLS
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Sausage Crescent Rolls are a wonderful appetizer people can’t get enough of! These sausage cream cheese crescent rolls are made with 4 ingredients and little prep work. They taste amazing and are great for any occasion.
Kristine says
I love your recipes.
I have made many of the breads and now this sausage roll.
You’re both awesome and I wanted to thank you for teaching everyone easy recipes.
Happy Holidays~
Jessica says
Thanks Kristine!