Ingredients

Sausage Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Crescent Rolls

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Optional Additions

  • Chopped green onions
  • Jalapeños
  • Cooked bacon pieces
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Ranch seasoning

How to Make Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the breakfast sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart into small pieces.

Drain any excess grease and allow the sausage to cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

In a large bowl, combine:

  • Cooked sausage
  • Softened cream cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Black pepper

Mix until everything is evenly combined and creamy.

The softened cream cheese helps create a smooth filling that holds together perfectly inside the crescent dough.

Step 3: Assemble the Rolls

Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.

Place a small spoonful of the sausage cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.

Roll the dough tightly toward the pointed end.

Place each roll on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the seam side down.

Step 4: Bake Until Golden

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked.

For extra flavor, brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Step 5: Serve Warm

Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy them warm with your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a breakfast spread.