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When mornings are hectic, I always reach for these Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls. They’re stuffed with melty cheese and tasty sausage, rolled up in buttery dough. Whether you’re chilling at home or dashing out the door, these warm hand-held bites totally hit the spot.
This was a total hit when I took a tray to last summer’s family brunch. Folks went back for more, from the kids to the grandparents. I ended up telling everyone how I made them right there at the table—it’s the kind of treat everyone digs.
Tasty Ingredients
- Cream cheese: set out to soften for that creamy filling vibe
- Crescent roll dough: pick it straight from the fridge so it stays chill for flaky layers
- Egg: want a bakery-style shine on top? Beat one for brushing
- Shredded cheddar cheese: I love sharp cheddar, but mix it up if you like
- Breakfast sausage: pork or turkey, both make the filling hearty and savory
- Black pepper: crack it fresh if possible for best flavor
- Garlic powder: just a pinch amps up the breakfast taste
Simple Step-by-Step
- Serve Warm:
- Let your rolls hang out for a couple minutes out of the oven before eating. Dip them in whatever sauce you’re into.
- Bake:
- Put your tray inside and bake for twelve to fifteen minutes. Watch them puff up until tops are a deep golden color.
- Brush with Egg:
- Crack an egg and whisk it up. Brush a bit on each crescent for that pretty bakery shine.
- Shape and Fill:
- Roll the dough triangles up starting at the wide end with a scoop of sausage filling in each one. Gently curve into crescents and put them seam-down on your baking sheet.
- Assemble the Dough:
- Pop open your dough tubes and split at the perforated lines. Lay triangles out and plop a spoonful of the sausage mix at the broad end of each piece.
- Make the Filling:
- Move the sausage to a bowl, add shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, a shake of garlic powder, and dashes of black pepper. Stir it all up until combined and creamy.
- Brown the Sausage:
- Crumble sausage into your pan over medium heat. Cook eight to ten minutes. Once there's no pink, drain off the grease with a paper towel. Cool it down a bit.
- Get the Oven Ready:
- Turn the oven on to three seventy-five Fahrenheit. Get your pan lined with parchment or a silicone mat so nothing sticks.
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I always reach for cheddar! When it melts with the sausage, it gets super melty in the middle. My kids started making this together on weekends last fall, and even if we swap out cheeses, it’s always so much fun.
Keeping Them Fresh
Let the rolls cool off before you pop them into a lidded container. Stick them in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in your oven or toaster for maximum crisp, but honestly, the microwave works if you're in a rush.
Swap Options
Want more kick or don’t eat meat? Go for spicy or plant-based sausage. If you don’t have cream cheese, toss in a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Switch cheddar for Monterey Jack or pepper jack for new flavor and meltiness.
How To Serve Them
Dunk them in ketchup, mustard, or even a cozy pot of breakfast gravy. Put fruit salad on the side and pour some coffee for brunch. Take them to potlucks or cut small for bake sales—totally crowd-pleasing wherever.
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Fun Backstory
Crescent dough started out in Europe, but putting sausage and cheese inside is an old American home-cook move. Once ready-made dough hit stores in the late 1900s, busy families everywhere started making these at home all the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I swap in turkey sausage?
Sure thing, turkey sausage is a tasty lighter swap and still gives loads of flavor.
- → Could I prep these the night before?
You bet, just bake and keep in the fridge in a sealed box. Pop them in the oven to warm when you're ready to eat.
- → Is freezing these an option?
Yep, freeze them after baking. Warm them up straight from the freezer at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- → What dipping sauces should I try?
Ketchup, mustard, a savory gravy, or even spicy aioli taste awesome with these.
- → How do I spice them up?
Swap in hot sausage or mix red pepper flakes in the filling and you'll get more heat.
- → Can I serve these for brunch with friends?
Oh, for sure! They're made for sharing and everyone grabs more than one.