Looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer or breakfast bite that’s loaded with flavor and comes together in minutes? Meet your new favorite handheld treat: Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents — buttery, flaky pastries filled with rich sausage and creamy cheese, baked to golden perfection.
These irresistible crescent rolls are a staple at potlucks, game-day parties, and weekend brunches. With just a few ingredients and store-bought dough, you can make a batch that tastes like they came from a gourmet bakery — but in record time.
In this post, we’ll walk you through how to make these flavor-packed Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents , plus share expert tips, variations, and even how to monetize this content if you run a blog or YouTube channel.
Let’s roll!
🧁 What Are Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents?
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are mini savory pastries made by wrapping seasoned ground sausage and soft cream cheese inside refrigerated crescent roll dough, then baking until golden and flaky.
They’re:
- Loaded with flavor
- Crispy on the outside, gooey inside
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacking
- Great for meal prep or freezing
- Always a hit with kids and adults
Whether you're hosting guests, packing school lunches, or just craving something warm and comforting, these crescents are guaranteed to impress.
🛒 Ingredients You'll Need
Here’s what you’ll need for 12–16 servings:
For the Filling:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (or plant-based alternative)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning for topping
💡 Tip: Use pre-cooked sausage links or ground turkey sausage for a lighter option.
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
