Description
Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are a deliciously savory and slightly spicy appetizer made with buttery crescent rolls stuffed with a creamy mixture of seasoned sausage, cream cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes. Perfect for parties, game day, or a quick snack, these crescents are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained well
- 2 (8 oz) cans of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Cook the Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease and return the sausage to the skillet.
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Prepare the Filling:
- Add the softened cream cheese to the sausage and stir until fully melted and combined.
- Mix in the drained Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
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Assemble the Crescents:
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each crescent from the wide end to the pointed end, sealing the filling inside.
- Place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
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Bake the Crescents:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve warm as is, or with a dipping sauce like ranch dressing or spicy mayo.
Notes
- For extra cheesiness, add shredded cheddar or pepper jack to the filling.
- If using hot sausage, balance the heat by using mild Rotel.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American