Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Bites Recipe

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Crescent Bites with Savory Sausage and Cream Cheese are buttery, flaky, and completely stuffed with a savory sausage filling that is rich and creamy. The irresistible snackability of these treats makes them ideal for social gatherings, brunches, game days, and holiday appetizers.

Ingredients (Makes ~24 bites):

1 lb ground breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional: chopped green onions or shredded cheddar (for extra flavor)

Instructions:

Cook the sausage:

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked.

Drain excess grease and let it cool slightly.

Make the filling:

In a bowl, mix the warm sausage with cream cheese, garlic powder, and pepper until fully combined.

Optional: stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese or 2 tbsp chopped green onion.

Prepare the dough:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles (or keep as rectangles for pinwheels).

Two Shape Options:

Triangle Rolls:

Place 1 heaping tbsp of sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle.

Roll up like a crescent roll, starting from the wide end.

Place on a baking sheet, seam-side down.

Pinwheel Style (for rectangle dough):

Spread sausage mixture over the entire dough rectangle.

Roll into a log from the long side, then slice into 1-inch pieces.

Bake:

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Serve Warm With:

Ranch dressing

Honey mustard

Spicy mayo or hot sauce

Tips & Variations:

Make ahead and freeze unbaked rolls—bake straight from frozen at 375°F for ~18–20 mins.

Add jalapeños for a spicy twist.

Use crescent sheet dough to avoid perforated lines for easier rolling.