Here’s a tasty recipe for Crescent Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites:
### Ingredients:
– 1 pound sausage (breakfast sausage or Italian sausage)
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
### Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Cook the Sausage:**
– In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
– Drain any excess grease.
3. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a medium bowl, mix the cooked sausage and softened cream cheese until well combined.
– If you like, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy filling.
4. **Prepare the Crescent Rolls:**
– Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
– Place a heaping tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
5. **Roll Up the Crescents:**
– Starting at the wide end, roll up each crescent, encasing the filling. Place the rolls on an ungreased baking sheet, point side down.
6. **Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown.
7. **Serve:**
– Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy your Crescent Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites!