These savory crescents are a perfect appetizer or light meal. The combination of crispy crescent dough, flavorful sausage, and creamy cream cheese is irresistible.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pork sausage | 1 pound |
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 ounces |
| Refrigerated crescent roll dough | 2 cans (8 ounces each) |
| Garlic powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Onion powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Cheddar cheese, shredded (optional) | 1/4 cup |
| Egg, beaten | 1 |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
- Combine cooked sausage, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well. Stir in cheddar cheese if desired.
- Unroll crescent dough into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up crescents, pinching edges to seal.
- Place crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.