This easy 3-ingredient appetizer is perfect for parties and gatherings—full of flavor and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Try these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls for your next get-together.
When you’re prepping for a party, simple appetizers are lifesavers. This recipe uses just three ingredients and comes together fast—similar to other quick favorites like Bacon Wrapped Smokies or Grape Jelly Meatballs. It’s ideal for busy hosts who still want something tasty and satisfying.
3 Ingredients — So Easy!
Appetizers are the best for gatherings—bite-sized, shareable, and often the first things to disappear. These crescent sausage bites are a recent discovery that quickly became a favorite. They’re flavorful, easy to assemble, and baked to golden perfection.
What makes them so great is how little work they require. In just minutes you can assemble a batch that will disappear at any party. They’re likely to become a regular item on our “go-to” appetizer list.
How to Make Them
Preheat: Heat oven to 375°F.
Cook sausage: Brown the sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes or until no longer pink, then drain off any excess grease.
Prepare dough: Unroll the crescent dough sheet and press it into a 12×9-inch rectangle, sealing any perforations. Cut into 6 rows by 4 columns to make 24 squares.
Fill: Place about 1 rounded teaspoon of cooked sausage in the center of each square, then top with 1 teaspoon of cream cheese.
Seal: Bring the four corners of each square up to the center, overlapping slightly. Twist and pinch to seal, leaving small gaps in the seams so steam can escape.
Bake: Arrange the bundles on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375°F for 10–14 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Customize the heat: The original uses spicy jalapeño cream cheese for a bit of heat, but you can substitute regular cream cheese or another flavored spread if you prefer milder bites. You can also choose mild or spicy sausage depending on your taste.
Optional add-ins: If you want to vary the flavor, try adding shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack; cooked scrambled egg for a breakfast twist; chopped cooked bacon; or fresh herbs like spinach or cilantro.
Making Ahead & Storing Leftovers
Prep ahead: You can cook the sausage a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Assemble the bites a few hours before baking and keep them covered in the refrigerator. If needed, use toothpicks to help keep bundles closed—remove them before baking.
Leftovers: Store any leftovers in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave for a quick snack or in a toaster oven to restore some crispness.
Freezing: These freeze well. After baking, cool completely, then flash-freeze the pieces on a baking sheet for 1–2 hours so they don’t stick together. Transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a low oven or microwave until heated through.
These cream cheese sausage crescent rolls pack a lot of flavor for a small bite. They’re simple to make, easy to customize, and ideal for entertaining—give them a try and see how quickly they disappear.
For more sausage recipes, check out:
- Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
- Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
- Cheesy Sausage Dip
- Tortellini Sausage Soup
- Italian Sausage and Penne
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dough sheet
- 1/2 lb hot pork sausage
- 1/2 cup spicy jalapeño cream cheese spread (or substitute regular cream cheese)
Instructions
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Heat oven to 375°F.
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Cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes until no longer pink; drain.
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Unroll dough and press into a 12×9-inch rectangle, sealing perforations. Slice into 6 rows of 4 to make 24 squares.
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Place 1 rounded teaspoon of sausage in the center of each square and top with 1 teaspoon cream cheese.
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Bring the four corners together, overlap slightly, twist and pinch to seal, leaving small gaps in the seams.
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Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375°F for 10–14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation and should be used as a guideline.
Adapted from Food Lion.