Description
These Delicious Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls combine savory crumbled breakfast sausage and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfectly golden and baked to perfection, they make an easy and satisfying breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Rolling Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Sausage Filling
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Finish
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain any excess fat and set the cooked sausage aside.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place a spoonful of the cooked sausage in the center of each crescent roll triangle. Add a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from the wide end of each triangle, roll up the dough to form a crescent shape. Pinch the edges securely to seal in the filling.
- Egg Wash: Brush the beaten egg evenly over each roll to achieve a golden, glossy surface once baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy your savory breakfast sausage crescent rolls fresh out of the oven!
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the cooked sausage for a less greasy filling.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or bell peppers to the sausage while cooking.
- These rolls are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes if needed.
