Description
Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining savory sausage, creamy cheese, and a hint of spice all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for game day, parties, or cozy family gatherings, these bite-sized treats come together in just 30 minutes. The delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eager to dig in! With their rich flavor and gooey texture, these crescents are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Serve them warm alongside your favorite dips or fresh veggies for a delightful snack that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Ground breakfast sausage
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Cook the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cooked sausage, drained Rotel tomatoes, and cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place about one tablespoon of filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll up from wide end to tip.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For added spice, consider mixing jalapeños into the filling.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll (29g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg