If you're looking for an easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing snacks recipe that works for breakfast, party snacks, or even party appetizers, check out our Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls!
These sausage cream cheese crescent rolls are savory bites that combine flaky croissant dough, perfectly seasoned sausage, and rich, melty cream cheese for a game day appetizers recipe that's simply irresistible. If you're a fan of sausage crescent rolls or love experimenting with baking, this recipe is right up your alley!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Simple – With just 6 key ingredients and minimal prep time, these sausage cream cheese and crescent rolls are an easy win for beginner and seasoned cooks alike.
- Versatile – These pillsbury sausage rolls are perfect for breakfast, snacks, brunch, or even game-day get-togethers. Who doesn’t love a dish that can do it all?
- Big Flavor – The combination of spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and buttery dough makes every bite undeniably delicious.
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Ingredients you'll need to make these Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
You only need a handful of ingredients to whip up these sausage crescent rolls. You'll probably already have some of these in your kitchen!
- 1lb ground sausage - if you would like them a bit spicier, you can use HOT sausage
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed (you can use regular fat cream cheese or fat free)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated croissant roll dough sheets
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Step-by-Step Instructions for how to make Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Let's get rolling (pun intended) on this sausage and cream cheese crescents! Here's how to craft these cream cheese sausage rolls with ease.
1. Cook the Sausage
Start by heating a skillet over medium heat. Add your ground sausage, breaking it up with a spatula as you cook. Stir frequently until well browned. If there’s excess grease, feel free to drain it.
2. Melt the Cream Cheese and Add the Tomatoes
Lower the heat to low and toss in the cubed cream cheese. Keep stirring until it's completely melted and creamy. Now stir in your can of Rotel for a pop of flavor and color. Remove the skillet from heat once everything is well combined.
3. Prep the Crescent Dough
Lay out wax paper on two baking sheets. Unroll your crescent dough sheets, placing one on each piece of wax paper.
Divide the cooked sausage mixture evenly, spreading half of it onto one crescent sheet and the rest onto the other. Leave about ½ inch of space along the edges to make rolling easier.
4. Roll It Up
Carefully roll up the crescent dough, starting from the short side. Use the wax paper as an aid if needed. Once rolled, place each log onto a baking sheet or cutting board. Pop these into the freezer for 1 hour—this step makes slicing so much easier.
5. Slice and Bake
When you’re ready to bake, preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the rolls from the freezer—don’t worry, they don’t need to be frozen solid, just firmed up. Slice each roll into 1-inch pieces (you should get about 8 slices per log).
Place the pieces cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake your sausage cream cheese crescents for 15–18 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown. The heavenly aroma filling your kitchen is your cue that they’re just about ready!
6. Serve Warm
Once baked, remove your rolls from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm and prepare for the compliments to roll in.
Pro Tips for Perfect Rolls
- Freeze Before Slicing: Don’t skip the freezing step in this sausage and cheese crescent rolls recipe! It makes slicing your roll so much easier and keeps the filling in place.
- Use Spicy Sausage: Love a little kick? Opt for spicy sausage or add your favorite seasonings to the mix for this croissant sausage cream cheese recipe.
- Experiment with Add-Ins: Want to get creative? Toss in some chopped green onions or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
Got Leftovers? Here’s How to Store Them
Allow your rolls to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply pop them into the oven at 350°F for a few minutes, and they’ll taste just like fresh-baked!
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Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 10 oz Rotel 10 oz, Rotel/Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 16 oz refrigerated crescent dough sheets 2 - 8 oz each, refrigerated crescent dough sheets
Instructions
- Add sausage to a skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until browned. If desired, drain grease. Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese to the skillet. Continue to cook, mixing constantly until cheese is melted. Stir in tomatoes. Remove from. heat.
- Place wax paper onto two baking sheets and unroll one crescent roll sheet onto each paper. Spoon half of the sausage mixture onto one crescent roll and half onto the other, keeping it about ½" from the short end and long edges.
- Roll up the crescent roll, using the wax paper as an aid if desired. Remove the paper and place onto a baking sheet or cutting board. Repeat with the other crescent roll sheet and place rolls into the freezer for 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400. Remove dough from the freezer - dough should not be frozen solid, but firmer so it's easier to handle. Slice into 1" pieces (you'll get about 8 pieces out of each log) and place cut side down onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Remove from oven and let stand for five minutes before serving warm.
- Makes 16 rolls.
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