Step 2: Cook the Sausage
If your sausage isn’t pre-cooked, place it in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease on a paper towel to avoid soggy crescents.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with garlic powder and black pepper. If you like extra flavor, mix in shredded cheddar cheese as well. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Assemble the Crescents
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines.
- Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on each triangle.
- Add a portion of the cooked sausage on top of the cream cheese.
- Optional: Sprinkle a little shredded cheese for added flavor.
Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, creating the classic crescent shape. Pinch the ends slightly to seal.
Step 5: Bake to Golden Perfection
Place the assembled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each for expansion. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Once baked, let the crescents cool for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired for a fresh touch. Serve warm, and enjoy the perfect blend of fluffy dough, creamy cheese, and savory sausage.
Tips for Success
- Cream Cheese Tip: Ensure the cream cheese is soft to make spreading easier and avoid tearing the dough.
- Flavor Variations: Add finely chopped onions, bell peppers, or a dash of hot sauce for a spicier twist.
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the crescents and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before baking. Just add a minute or two extra to the baking time if chilled.
These Crescents with Cream Cheese Sausage are quick, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion. The combination of soft, buttery pastry and creamy, savory filling is guaranteed to make them disappear in no time.
If you want, I can also make a shortcut version with exact measurements for 12 crescents so you can just follow it like a recipe card. It’ll make it even easier to cook. Do you want me to do that?
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