Crescent Sausage Rolls

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These Crescent Sausage Rolls are the ultimate easy, buttery finger food. Wrapped in flaky, golden crescent roll dough and baked to perfection, they require just a few ingredients and disappear in minutes at any party, breakfast gathering, or game-day spread!

Ingredients

  • 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury)
  • 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, cooked and drained of excess grease)
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-jack blend)
  • 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water, for an egg wash)
  • Optional seasonings: A pinch of garlic powder or Italian seasoning mixed into the sausage
  • Optional dipping sauces: Honey mustard, maple syrup, or warm marinara

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep and Cook the Sausage

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease on paper towels and let it cool slightly.

2. Assemble the Rolls

  1. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles along the perforated lines. Lay them out flat on your baking sheet or a clean cutting board.
  2. Sprinkle a small handful of the shredded cheddar cheese onto the wide end of each triangle.
  3. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the cooked, crumbled sausage right on top of the cheese.

3. Roll and Shape

  1. Starting from the wide end, gently roll up each triangle toward the pointed tip, enclosing the sausage and cheese inside.
  2. Curve the ends slightly into a crescent shape if desired, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.

4. Brush and Bake

  1. Lightly brush the tops of the crescent rolls with the beaten egg wash (this gives them that gorgeous, glossy golden-brown finish).
  2. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed, cooked through, and deeply golden brown.

5. Rest and Serve

  1. Let them cool for 3 to 5 minutes so the melted cheese can set slightly.
  2. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or maple syrup!

Chef’s Tips

  • Mini Party Appetizers: If you want bite-sized finger foods, cut each crescent triangle lengthwise into two smaller triangles before filling, or use “little smokies” style sausages wrapped in small strips of dough.
  • Make-Ahead Friendly: You can assemble these ahead of time, place them on the baking sheet, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to a few hours before brushing with egg wash and baking.

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