Description
Crescent rolls embrace zesty Rotel sausage & cream cheese in a mouthwatering flavor fusion. Southern comfort meets irresistible appetizer magic, promising delicious bites that spark instant party excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- ½ pound ground sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Dairy and Cheese:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Bread and Seasoning:
- 1 (8 ounces) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 (10 ounces) can Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies), drained well
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Transform ground sausage into a golden delicacy by sizzling it in a skillet over medium heat. Eliminate excess fat through careful draining.
- Elevate the sausage with zesty Rotel tomatoes, velvety cream cheese, aromatic garlic and onion powders, and a whisper of black pepper. Blend these ingredients until they create a harmonious mixture. Allow the concoction to cool momentarily.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar cheese into the savory blend, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Gently unfurl the crescent dough, separating each delicate triangle with precision.
- Carefully deposit a generous spoonful of the sausage mixture onto the wider section of each triangle. Roll the dough from the broad end, carefully tucking and sealing the sides to prevent filling from escaping.
- Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them seam-side down for a pristine presentation.
- Optional: Brush the exterior with beaten egg to achieve a lustrous, golden-brown finish.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the crescents to transform into crispy, golden parcels for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve these delectable morsels while warm, accompanied by complementary dipping sauces like ranch, salsa, or honey mustard for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy sausage to match personal taste preferences.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or monterey jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting crescent rolls with gluten-free pastry dough or low-carb alternatives.
- Prep filling ahead of time and refrigerate for quick assembly during busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg