sausage crescent rolls
Sausage crescent rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring savory sausage wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties, game days, or any gathering, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper optional
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 cooking spray or oil for greasing
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz each)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- as needed spray or oil cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it lightly with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined. Allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Open the crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll the dough up from the wide end toward the point, enclosing the sausage and cheese filling.
- Place the rolled crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can customize the filling by adding ingredients like diced jalapeños or cream cheese for extra flavor. These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a day before baking. Just allow for extra baking time if they are cold. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, hot sauce, or barbecue sauce for added flavor.