Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground breakfast sausage (turkey or chicken)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans crescent roll dough (or puff pastry sheets)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Garlic powder, parsley, or chives (optional), to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Cook the ground breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan and allow the sausage to cool slightly.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the softened cream cheese. If using, add the shredded cheddar cheese and season with garlic powder, parsley, or chives according to your taste preferences. Mix everything together until well combined and the cream cheese is evenly distributed throughout the sausage mixture.
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean, lightly floured surface. If using crescent roll dough with perforations, gently press the perforations together to create a solid sheet. If using puff pastry, roll it out to approximately the same thickness as crescent roll dough.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edges. Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough into a log, enclosing the filling. Press the seam to seal it closed.
- Slice and Prepare for Baking: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each roll. Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the top of each roll with the egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the filling is hot. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
Notes
- These crescent rolls can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just cover them tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold. They can also be frozen after baking and reheated in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg