Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

 

*Ingredients:*

- 1 lb ground sausage

- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough

- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

*Instructions:*

1. *Cook the Sausage:*

- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat.

2. *Mix the Filling:*

- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with softened cream cheese. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. If desired, add in shredded cheddar cheese and garlic powder for extra flavor.

3. *Prepare the Crescents:*

- Preheat the oven according to the crescent roll package instructions (usually 375°F or 190°C).

- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.

4. *Fill the Dough:*

- Spoon a generous amount of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.

5. *Roll the Crescents:*

- Carefully roll the crescent dough around the filling, starting from the wide end, and place them on a baking sheet.

6. *Bake:*

- Bake the crescent rolls in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.

7. *Serve:*

- Let the sausage cream cheese crescents cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them as a breakfast treat, appetizer, or snack!