Description
Sausage Cream Cheese Rotel Crescent Rolls blend savory comfort with creamy indulgence, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer that sparks instant delight. Packed with zesty flavors and buttery pastry, this simple recipe promises to become a go-to favorite you’ll crave at gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound (453 grams) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Canned and Dough Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
- 2 cans (8 ounces / 226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and preparing a baking sheet with either parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- Sauté the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until thoroughly browned, approximately 6-8 minutes. Carefully eliminate any accumulated fat.
- Reduce skillet temperature to low and incorporate softened cream cheese, stirring until the mixture creates a smooth, uniform texture. Gently fold in the drained Rotel tomatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor. Optional: integrate shredded cheddar for additional richness.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent dough, separating each triangular section. Deposit a generous spoonful of the sausage-cream cheese mixture near the wider portion of each triangle. Methodically roll from the wide end toward the point, ensuring a secure seal.
- Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each roll.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the crescents to transform into golden, flaky delicacies over 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and permit a brief cooling period before serving, ensuring optimal texture and temperature for enjoyment.
Notes
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent soggy rolls and ensure a crispy texture that everyone will love.
- Mix cream cheese when it’s slightly warm for easier blending and a smoother, more uniform filling that coats the sausage perfectly.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild, medium, or hot Rotel tomatoes to match your spice preference and make the dish uniquely yours.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by using gluten-free crescent roll dough or making your own pastry to accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg