These Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. The combination of spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent rolls makes for an irresistible treat.
📋 Ingredients:
- 🌭 1 pound breakfast sausage (spicy or regular)
- 🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🍅 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 🥐 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 🌿 Optional: chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
📝 Directions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cook the Sausage:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel tomatoes. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Place the triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Fill and Roll:
- Spoon a tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle.
- Starting at the wide end, roll up each triangle, tucking the ends under to seal. Place the filled crescents seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16 crescents
Calories: 150 kcal per crescent
💡 Notes:
- You can make the sausage and cream cheese mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- These crescents are perfect for parties, game days, or as a quick snack.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of sausage or add extra spices to suit your taste.