Cheesy sausage stuffed crescent rolls are a warm and savory dish perfect for breakfast brunch or a satisfying snack The combination of flaky crescent rolls seasoned sausage and melted cheese makes this recipe an irresistible crowd pleaser
Ingredients
For the Filling
One pound ground sausage
One teaspoon garlic powder
One teaspoon onion powder
One half teaspoon black pepper
One half teaspoon salt optional
One cup shredded cheddar cheese
One half cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Dough
One can refrigerated crescent roll dough
One egg beaten for egg wash
Instructions
Step One Prepare the Sausage Filling
In a skillet over medium heat cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked Drain any excess grease
Season the sausage with garlic powder onion powder black pepper and salt if needed
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before stirring in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
Step Two Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to three hundred seventy five degrees Fahrenheit one hundred ninety degrees Celsius
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles
Step Three Assemble the Rolls
Spoon a generous amount of the sausage and cheese mixture onto the wider end of each triangle
Roll the dough tightly from the wide end to the pointed end ensuring the filling is enclosed
Place each roll seam side down in a greased baking dish
Step Four Apply Egg Wash and Bake
Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with the beaten egg to create a golden brown finish
Bake for fifteen to twenty minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through
Step Five Serve and Enjoy
Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving Enjoy warm with
your favorite dipping sauce or alongside eggs and breakfast potatoes
Tips for the Best Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Crescent Rolls
For extra cheesiness sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top before baking
Use spicy sausage for a kick of heat
Pair with a side of scrambled eggs for a complete breakfast meal
Time Breakdown
Preparation time fifteen minutes
Cooking time twenty minutes
Total time thirty five minutes
Servings
This recipe makes eight stuffed crescent rolls
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These cheesy sausage stuffed crescent rolls are a perfect blend of buttery flaky dough savory sausage and gooey melted cheese They are quick to make require minimal ingredients and are a guaranteed hit whether served as a breakfast dish appetizer or quick snack