Cheesy Sausage Crescent Rolls

Description

These Cheesy Sausage Crescent Rolls are buttery, flaky, and packed with savory sausage and gooey melted cheese. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, game day snacks, or quick family dinners. With golden crescent dough wrapped around a creamy, cheesy filling, every bite is warm, comforting, and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage or ground sausage
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease a baking dish lightly.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked.
4. Drain excess grease.
5. Stir cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper into the sausage until creamy and combined.
6. Separate crescent dough into triangles.
7. Spoon sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
8. Roll up tightly and place in the baking dish seam-side down.
9. Brush tops with melted butter.
10. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips

• Add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top before baking.
• Serve with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
• Use spicy sausage for a little heat.

Q & A

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble them ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Can I freeze them?

Absolutely. Freeze after baking and reheat in the oven or air fryer.

What cheese works best?

Mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack all work well.

Can I use homemade dough?

Yes, homemade crescent or pizza dough works beautifully.