Description
Delicious and easy Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls featuring savory browned sausage and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent dough. These handheld pastries are perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, with an optional touch of maple syrup for a sweet-savory flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cook sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain any excess grease to keep the rolls from becoming too oily.
- Prepare dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles, ready for filling.
- Fill rolls: Place a spoonful of the cooked sausage and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese at the wide end of each dough triangle.
- Shape crescents: Carefully roll up the dough starting from the wide end, encasing the meat and cheese, and shape each into a crescent roll.
- Bake: Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent rolls turn golden brown and are fully cooked through.
- Add finishing touch: Once baked, optionally drizzle each roll with maple syrup before serving to add a delightful sweet element that complements the savory sausage.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to secure rolls if they unravel while baking.
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the sausage to avoid soggy rolls.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese variety.
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the sausage while cooking.
- These rolls are best served warm for melty cheese and soft dough texture.
