Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are a flaky, savory bite-sized treat made with just three simple ingredients for the ultimate party or breakfast crowd-pleaser. These golden crescents vanish fast at every gathering.
Perfect for brunches, potlucks, and game days, Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents deliver bold flavor with minimal effort. Soft, creamy filling wrapped in buttery pastry makes them impossible to resist.
The Flavor Stars of These Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
- Breakfast sausage – Savory, seasoned sausage adds a rich, meaty depth that anchors each bite with hearty flavor.
- Cream cheese – Smooth and tangy, it blends with sausage to create a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth filling.
- Refrigerated crescent rolls – Buttery and light, these rolls puff into golden pockets that hold the savory filling perfectly.
Quick & Tasty: Making Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
Start by browning the sausage and mixing it with softened cream cheese for a rich, savory filling. Roll out the crescent dough and slice each triangle in half for bite-sized portions. Scoop the filling onto the dough, roll it up, and bake until golden brown.
In under 30 minutes, you’ll have warm, cheesy, sausage-stuffed crescents ready to serve. They’re irresistible fresh out of the oven but still delicious at room temp, making them ideal for parties or meal prep.
Tips & Tasty Twists for Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
For a smoother filling, pulse the cooked sausage in a food processor before mixing it with the cream cheese. This creates an even, spreadable texture that’s easier to roll.
You can also make healthier swaps without sacrificing flavor. Use turkey sausage, reduced-fat crescent rolls, or low-fat cream cheese to lighten things up. For an added flavor boost, mix in a pinch of crushed red pepper or shredded cheddar cheese to the filling.
Want to save time on the day of your event? Make the filling up to three days in advance and store it in the fridge. Just scoop, roll, and bake when you’re ready to serve.
Keep ‘Em Fresh: How to Store Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
To store leftovers, let crescents cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. They’ll keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF for about 5–7 minutes to restore their crisp texture.
For longer storage, freeze the baked crescents on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen at 375ºF for 10–12 minutes until warmed through and golden.
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Bake
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
- 2 8-oz cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 1-lb roll breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF to ensure a hot baking environment.
- Combine the softened cream cheese with the fully cooked and crumbled sausage in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangles; then slice each triangle lengthwise to create two smaller triangles.
- Place a scoop of the sausage mixture on the wider end of each triangle using a small cookie scoop for uniformity.
- Roll each filled triangle toward the tip, encasing the filling neatly.
- Arrange the crescents on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are a golden brown hue.
Notes
To achieve a finely textured filling, pulse the cooked sausage in a food processor.
Reduced-fat versions of cream cheese and crescent rolls can be used without compromising taste.
Prepare the sausage filling up to three days in advance and refrigerate for convenience.
These bites retain their appeal whether served hot or at room temperature.
