Description
Irresistible 3-Ingredient Crescent Sausage Bites blend savory sausage with buttery crescent dough for a quick party appetizer. Quick and easy prep makes these bite-sized treats perfect for game day gatherings where guests will devour them in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage (mild or spicy)
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese
Dough:
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly coating with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper for effortless removal.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and cook of ground sausage, methodically breaking it into tiny crumbles until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Reduce skillet temperature to low and fold in of softened cream cheese, stirring until the mixture becomes a smooth, uniform consistency. Optional: Enhance flavor with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Unroll the first package of crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring complete coverage of the surface.
- Carefully spread the sausage-cream cheese mixture evenly across the first layer of dough, maintaining a consistent thickness.
- Gently layer the second package of crescent roll dough over the filling, using fingertips to press and seal the edges, preventing any filling from escaping.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven and bake for 16-19 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown surface and slightly bubbling edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 4-5 minutes to allow filling to set and cool slightly.
- Slice into bite-sized squares or rectangles, serving warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Prep ahead saves time by mixing sausage and cream cheese filling up to a day before baking.
- Customize flavor profiles by adding minced herbs like chives or dried red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days, reheat briefly in oven to maintain crispy texture.
- Use lean sausage to reduce overall fat content without compromising taste.
- Check crescent roll dough edges for complete sealing to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispness and optimal flavor enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg