Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is like assembling a team of culinary heroes ready to bring this dish to life. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 package of crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 1 pound of ground sausage
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1 can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
If you’re looking to add a twist, consider substituting spicy sausage for an extra kick or using flavored cream cheese for additional depth.
Instructions
Let’s roll up our sleeves and bring these crescents to life. Here’s how:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into eight triangles.
- Spoon a generous tablespoon of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll the dough, starting from the wide end and tucking the ends to seal.
- Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the delightful mix of flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International