Sausage Crescent Rolls are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack, perfect for parties, brunch, or even as a savory breakfast treat. The combination of savory sausage wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough is irresistible! Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or you can use crescent sheet dough if you prefer no seams)
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional, cheddar or mozzarella works great)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for brushing on top)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Sausage:
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
- Once the sausage is fully cooked, drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside to cool for a few minutes.
2. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the dough into triangles according to the perforations.
- If using regular crescent rolls, you can gently press together the seams to make one sheet of dough. If using crescent sheet dough, just unroll the entire sheet.
4. Assemble the Sausage Crescent Rolls:
- Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the cooked sausage onto the wide end of each crescent dough triangle. If you’re using cheese, you can sprinkle a little on top of the sausage before rolling.
- Roll up the dough around the sausage, starting from the wide end, and press the edges gently to seal. You want to make sure the sausage is fully encased in the dough.
5. Bake:
- Place the rolled-up sausage crescents onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- If desired, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter for a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sausage is heated through.
6. Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if you like, and serve warm.
Tips and Variations:
- Add Cheese: For extra flavor, you can add shredded cheese to the sausage filling before rolling it up. Cheddar, mozzarella, or even pepper jack cheese works well.
- Make it Spicy: Use spicy sausage or add some crushed red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture for a little kick.
- Use Different Sausage: Feel free to experiment with different types of sausage, like Italian sausage or chorizo, for different flavor profiles.
- Mini Version: For smaller bites, you can cut the crescent roll dough into smaller pieces before wrapping the sausage, making bite-sized appetizers.
- Breakfast Version: You can also add scrambled eggs into the filling for a more complete breakfast roll!
These Sausage Crescent Rolls are easy to make, super flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a tasty snack. Would you be making these for a special occasion, or just as a fun treat for yourself or a gathering?