Description
Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are a savory and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring spiced ground breakfast sausage, creamy softened cream cheese, tangy Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and shredded cheddar cheese all rolled into flaky refrigerated crescent dough. Baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized treats deliver a warm, gooey, and flavorful snack perfect for game days, parties, or casual family gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until it is fully browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease to avoid soggy crescents.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cooked sausage, drained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles along the perforations.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon approximately one tablespoon of the sausage and cheese mixture onto the widest end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end towards the tip, sealing the filling inside as you go.
- Bake: Arrange the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet with some space between each. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescents are puffed and golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite dips or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Drain the Rotel tomatoes well to prevent excess moisture that could make the crescents soggy.
- You can substitute the breakfast sausage with spicy Italian sausage for a different flavor profile.
- For extra crispness, brush the crescents lightly with melted butter before baking.
- Serve with ranch dressing, salsa, or sour cream for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture retention.
