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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

    Published: Aug 4, 2022 · Modified: Oct 30, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    Breakfast Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are hearty and delicious. This easy breakfast sandwich recipe features a mix of breakfast sausage and cream cheese wrapped in Pillsbury crescent rolls that are cooked to golden brown perfection. These are great for breakfast on-the-go!

    Closeup photo of two Breakfast Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls served in a round white plate.

    These breakfast rolls are a true breakFEAST. Tender, flaky, golden brown crescent rolls are wrapped around a hearty filling of breakfast sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and eggs. It's an on-the-go, hand-held feast that will power you through the entire day.

    This is one of my favorite Pillsbury crescent roll breakfast recipes with cream cheese. I can't wait for you to try it.

    This recipe for this mix of cream cheese and breakfast sausage wrapped in Pillsbury crescent rolls is super simple to make. There's no fancy kitchen acrobatics going on here. You simply mix up a stuffing mixture and wrap it up in crescent roll dough. That's really all there is to it.

    These sausage and cream cheese crescent rolls are little hand-held bites of joy perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch for a hearty breakfast, a great game day appetizer, as a try at your next pot luck, or a snack for the kids when they get home from school or before heading out to practice.

    I'm sure you'll love these sausage and cream cheese crescents as much as I and my family do, and I hope you'll give them a try. They're easy. They're delicious. They're open to interpretation. Those are the best parts of any recipe, in my book!

    If you're looking for more breakfast ideas, take a look at this breakfast egg rolls recipe, crescent roll egg cups and taco breakfast burritos.

    Closeup overhead photo of Breakfast Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls resting on a wire rack.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Requires just a few ingredients!
    • You can make ahead and freeze.
    • The kids will love them!
    • Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are the perfect hand-held breakfast.
    • Rotel tomatoes give these breakfast crescents just the right amount of zing!

    Ingredients in Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

    The simplicity of these delicious breakfast crescent bites begins with the ingredient list. You only need five ingredients to make them. See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Overhead photo of all the ingredients.
    • Crescent Rolls
    • Breakfast Sausage: Be sure to get ground sausage, not the links.
    • Cream Cheese: This creamy goodness binds everything together.
    • Rotel Tomatoes: Adds such great flavor without too much heat.
    • Eggs
    • Black Pepper to Taste

    How to Make Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

    1. Making these breakfast crescent rolls is a simple procedure. It's mostly a matter of mixing the ingredients. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!

    2. Cook the breakfast sausage on medium heat until it's browned. Then, drain.

    3. Add the sausage to a bowl. Then mix in the cream cheese until it's almost melted.

    Cooked sausage placed inside a bowl.
    Cream cheese added to the sausage inside the bowl.

    4. Add black pepper and Rotel tomatoes and mix well.

    Black pepper sprinkled onto the sausage and cream cheese.
    Canned tomatoes added to the bowl.

    5. Finally, add the eggs and mix until well blended.

    6. Roll out the crescent roll dough and separate it along the perforations. Add about 2 tablespoons of the mixture to the large end of the triangle and roll it up.

    Two raw eggs added to the bowl.
    Sausage mixture placed onto a crescent roll.
    The bottom half of the crescent roll has been folded onto the sausage mixture.
    The top half ot he crescent roll has been rolled onto the sausage mixture.

    7. Place the crescent rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown.

    Stuffed crescent rolls placed onto a prepared baking sheet.
    Baked Crescent rolls resting on a baking sheet.

    Hint: Be careful not to overfill your crescent rolls. Otherwise, the filling will overflow out of the crescent rolls.

    Closeup photo of a fork holding a bite of Breakfast Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Roll.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this cream cheese and breakfast sausage wrapped in crescent rolls.

    • Italian Sausage: Italian sausage will work in this recipe.
    • Any Crescent Dough: I like Pillsbury, but use any variety you like.
    • Diced Tomatoes: Regular diced tomatoes are fine if you don't have Rotel.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this breakfast sausage cream cheese crescent rolls recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this This is one of the best pillsbury crescent roll breakfast recipes with cream cheese and sausage.

    • Spicy - Add red pepper flakes to the sausage mix for a spicy kick.
    • Add Vegetables - Try adding red peppers, chopped broccoli, jalapenos, onions, or sun-dried tomatoes to the mix. Anything you'd add to a scramble will work.
    • Use Different Meat - Try any kind of cooked meat you like. Ham, steak, pancetta, salami, and lamb are all delicious. Get creative
    • Add Different Cheeses - Add any of your favorite shredded cheese to the mixture before wrapping it up.
    • Mustard - Believe it or not, mustard works wonderfully in this dish. Use any kind you like.
    • Mix it Up - Mix and match your meats and cheeses for even more variation.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these easy bacon and egg breakfast cups, kielbasa in air fryer, or sausage crescent rolls.

    Storage

    Refrigerator: You can store these sausage cream cheese crescent rolls in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for about 2 days.

    Freezer: For longer storage, use a freezer-safe, air-tight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag and store these crescent rolls for up to 2 months.

    Reheat: Reheat them in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on low heat.

    What To Serve With Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

    An ultimate AM option like these yummy rolls needs to be paired with a totally amazing breakfast finger food to complete your meal. Take a few items from that list and people will sing your praises, what you serve will be just that great!

    Tips

    Although this recipe is very simple on its own, with so many variation possibilities, there are a few tips to keep in mind when creating this dish to ensure that you get the tastiest possible bites of Heaven each and every time.

    • The better the ingredients, the better the dish, so only buy high-quality ingredients for this dish.
    • It is so important to drain your sausage thoroughly to avoid a greasy filling.
    • Taste your sausage mixture before rolling it up in the crescent dough and season accordingly.
    • Don't overfill these crescent rolls. You'll end up with a soggy mess of dough and filling all over your baking sheet.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about breakfast sausage cream cheese crescent rolls? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about these sausage Pillsbury crescent rolls.

    Do I have to use Pillsbury Crescent Rolls?

    Not at all! My personal preference is Pillsbury, but you can use any brand you like.

    Are croissants and crescent rolls the same?

    No, they are not the same. They are similar in shape, but croissants are made with flaky layers. Crescent rolls get slightly crisp on the outside, but stay puffy and soft on the inside.

    What is the difference between puff pastry and crescent rolls?

    They both bake to a crisp and golden on the outside, however, puff pastry will be more puffier and flakier at the end result. Crescent rolls are softer on the inside.

    How should I serve Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls?

    These sausage cream cheese crescent rolls are the perfect bites for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or as an appetizer. They're an entire meal in themselves, so serving them is easy. Simply plate them up and watch everyone scarf them down.

    If you're using these crescent roll bites as appetizers, consider serving them alongside a dipping sauce. Try ranch dressing, honey mustard, and especially syrup. Dipping these little bites into syrup is the ultimate breakfast experience.

    More Sausage Recipes

    Do you like sausage? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Patties
    • Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing
    • Air Fryer BAcon Wrapped Breakfast Sausage

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Breakfast Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls 

    Karin and Ken
    Breakfast Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are hearty and delicious. This easy breakfast sandwich recipe features a mix of breakfast sausage and cream cheese wrapped in Pillsbury crescent rolls that are cooked to golden brown perfection. These are great for breakfast on-the-go!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 151 kcal

    Equipment

    • medium bowl
    • cutting board
    • rimmed baking sheet
    • Measuring cups and spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
    • 16 oz breakfast sausage
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 10 oz canned tomatoes, crushed drained
    • 2 large eggs
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
    • Cook breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any remaining grease.
    • In a medium bowl, combine cooked sausage and cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese is nearly melted and fully integrated.
    • Stir until blended.
    • Sprinkle the black pepper in and continue to stir until blended.
    • Add in the canned tomatoes and stir until to incorporates.
    • Next, add in the eggs and stir continue to stir until incorporated.
    • On a cutting board or another flat surface, unroll the crescent rolls and separate into triangles along perforated lines. Fill each crescent roll with about 2 Tbs of the sausage mixture.
    • Fold the bottom edges up and over the filling and press into the crescent roll just above the filling.
    • Next, bring the top edge of the crescent roll over the filling and tuck it underneath of the bottom edge.
    • Place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
    • Place into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crescent rolls are lightly browned.
    • Storage: Breakfast crescents may be stored in an airtight container or in a baggie in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Serve immediately
    • Enjoy every bite.

    Notes

    Tips:
    Although this recipe is very simple on its own, with so many variation possibilities, there are a few tips to keep in mind when creating this dish to ensure that you get the tastiest possible bites of Heaven each and every time.
    • The better the ingredients, the better the dish, so only buy high-quality ingredients for this dish.
    • It is so important to drain your sausage thoroughly to avoid a greasy filling.
    • Taste your sausage mixture before rolling it up in the crescent dough and season accordingly.
    • Don't overfill these crescent rolls. You'll end up with a soggy mess of dough and filling all over your baking sheet.
     
    Take these super-tasty crescent rolls and serve them with an awesome breakfast finger food or two and all who taste it will bow down to you and your superb kitchen skills!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 258mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cream cheese sausage crescent, sausage and cream cheese crescents, sausage cream cheese crescent rolls
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    Comments

    1. Emma says

      October 26, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      I really enjoyed these Sausage cream cheese things. We ate them for breakfast and devoured them all. Tasted delicious. We will definitely make these again. Thx

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      • Karin and Ken says

        October 27, 2022 at 6:29 pm

        So glad to hear it. We love them too. They’re perfect at any time of day. Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know. You made my day! Take care. Karin

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