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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Savory sausage and cream cheese filled crescent bites with flaky golden pastry.
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These golden, savory pockets are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. With a creamy sausage and cream cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough, they disappear from the plate almost as fast as you can bake them. Perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or any casual get-together.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough sheets
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Optional garnish: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, chopped fresh parsley, or grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3. While the sausage is still warm, add the softened cream cheese and stir until well combined and creamy. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Unroll one crescent dough sheet onto a clean surface. If using perforated dough, press the seams together firmly to create one solid rectangle.
  5. Spread half of the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log, jelly-roll style. Pinch the seam to seal. Repeat with the second dough sheet and remaining filling.
  7. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each log into 1-inch pieces (about 12-15 per log). Place slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the top of each bite with the egg wash. Sprinkle with optional garnish if desired.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and deeply golden brown. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

For easier handling, use crescent dough sheets without perforations. Let the filling cool slightly before assembling to prevent greasy dough. For clean slices, use a sharp serrated knife or unflavored dental floss. You can assemble the logs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate overnight before slicing and baking.

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