Description
Savory breakfast sausage crescent rolls bring comforting flavors to morning tables with their golden, flaky layers. Packed with hearty sausage and wrapped in buttery pastry, these rolls offer a delightful start you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
Dough and Cheese:
- 2 tubes crescent roll dough
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cream cheese, softened
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for optimal non-stick performance.
- In a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly cook the breakfast sausage until it develops a rich, golden-brown color and is completely done. Carefully drain excess fat and allow the meat to cool slightly.
- Create a flavorful filling by combining the cooked sausage with shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, aromatic garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix the ingredients until they form a uniform, cohesive blend.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangular sections. Distribute a generous spoonful of the sausage-cheese mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Gently roll the dough around the filling, ensuring a secure seal. Position the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet with the seam facing downward to prevent unraveling during baking.
- For an enhanced golden appearance, delicately brush the tops of the crescents with beaten egg, creating a glossy and appetizing exterior.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich, golden-brown coloration that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly. Serve these savory stuffed crescents alongside complementary condiments like tangy ketchup, zesty mustard, or a rich breakfast gravy for an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
- Customize the sausage by choosing mild, spicy, or herb-infused varieties to match your flavor preference and add an extra layer of taste.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and turkey sausage to create a lighter, more diet-friendly version without compromising on deliciousness.
- Prepare the filling mixture ahead of time and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to meld and making morning assembly quick and effortless.
- Transform these crescent rolls into a vegetarian option by substituting sausage with seasoned scrambled tofu or plant-based crumbles for a protein-packed alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg