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Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

Sausage and cream cheese crescent rolls on a white oval platter
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These sausage cream cheese crescent rolls wrap savory breakfast sausage and green onions in flaky dough. Make 32 small bites for brunch or an appetizer platter.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Slice each triangle lengthwise into two narrower triangles to make 32 pieces.
  3. Place the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Break it into small crumbles as it cooks, about 8–10 minutes or until cooked through. Drain excess grease.
  4. Transfer the warm sausage to a mixing bowl. Stir in the softened cream cheese and green onions until evenly combined.
  5. Divide the filling among the wide ends of the dough triangles, using about 1 tablespoon per piece.
  6. Roll each triangle toward its pointed end, keeping the filling tucked inside as much as possible. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets with the points underneath, leaving space between each roll.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and the dough is baked through. If baking both sheets together, rotate them and switch racks halfway through.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Substitutions: Use mild or spicy breakfast sausage. Turkey breakfast sausage also works. Replace the green onions with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired.

Serving: Serve warm with scrambled eggs and fresh fruit for breakfast or brunch. For an appetizer platter, pair with fresh vegetables and mustard for dipping.

Storage: Refrigerate cooled rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 8–12 minutes, until heated through.

Freezing: Freeze baked, cooled rolls in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, or until hot throughout. Cover loosely with foil if they brown before the centers are warm.

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