Savory Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
These Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a crowd-pleasing snack with spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and a flaky crust. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ lb ground sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies), drained well
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cook the Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in drained Rotel, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in cheddar cheese, if using.
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Assemble the Crescent Rolls:
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end, and tuck in the sides to seal.
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Bake the Rolls:
- Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden crust (optional).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve warm with ranch, salsa, or honey mustard for dipping!
Notes
- Swap sausage for ground beef, chorizo, or bacon.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for extra spice.