There's something magical about the scent of fresh-baked bread drifting through your home, especially when it's stuffed with savory sausage and creamy cheese. This recipe for baked croissants with sausage and cream cheese is a nod to simple, comforting meals from the Midwest.
When I was growing up, these crescent-shaped pastries were always around at family gatherings. We'd often have them for Sunday breakfast or at special holiday brunches. They're easy to make, use familiar ingredients you probably already have, and are perfect for bringing people together at the table.
Perfect Pairing Ideas
These baked sausage and cream cheese rolls are super versatile and pair well with lots of side dishes. Enjoy them with scrambled eggs and fresh fruit for a delicious breakfast. For lunch, they're fantastic with homemade tomato soup or a crisp green salad with a tangy dressing.
Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 package (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tubes crescent dough (each 227 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until it's browned and cooked through. Break up the sausage as it cooks, then drain off any excess fat.
- Add the cream cheese to the warm sausage and stir until thoroughly combined. Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. If you like, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Spoon a generous portion of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Carefully roll up the croissants, starting at the wide end, so the filling is enclosed. Place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each roll with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving. These are best enjoyed warm, but leftovers are delicious too!
How to Serve
Serve your sausage and cream cheese crescent rolls with fluffy scrambled eggs and fresh fruit for a complete breakfast. For lunch, pair them with a hearty tomato soup or a crisp green salad. They're always a hit as a party snack, too—add them to a cheese and pickle platter for easy entertaining.
Whether you're making these for a holiday brunch or a lazy weekend breakfast, these treats are sure to bring smiles to your table—just don't be surprised if they disappear faster than you can bake them!