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Rotel Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 16 crescents
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Rotel Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents are a savory and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy, spicy filling of cream cheese, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and cooked breakfast sausage wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a hearty breakfast, these golden-baked crescents deliver a delicious combination of creamy, spicy, and meaty flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Dough

  • 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and allow the sausage to cool slightly.
  3. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, well-drained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder if using, black pepper, and the cooked sausage. Stir thoroughly until evenly mixed and creamy.
  4. Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent dough and separate each can into individual triangles. Place a heaping tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll Crescents: Starting from the wide end, carefully roll up each triangle toward the narrow point, securing the filling inside. Place each rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet with the point side down to prevent unrolling during baking.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the crescents cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

  • Ensure the Rotel tomatoes are drained thoroughly to prevent soggy dough.
  • These crescents make excellent appetizers, party snacks, or a delicious breakfast option.
  • You can prepare the filling up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate it until ready to use.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/rotel-sausage-and-cream-cheese-crescents-recipe-2/