Description
Delicious breakfast sausage crescent rolls featuring savory browned sausage and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent dough. These easy-to-make, baked rolls are perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch treat, optionally drizzled with sweet maple syrup for a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional
- 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 ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook thoroughly until no longer pink, then drain any excess grease to avoid soggy rolls.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles on a clean surface.
- Assemble rolls: Place a spoonful of cooked sausage and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese onto the wide end of each crescent dough triangle.
- Roll up: Carefully roll the dough around the sausage and cheese, shaping each piece into a crescent form ensuring the filling is sealed inside.
- Bake: Arrange the assembled rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown and the cheese melts inside.
- Serve: Remove from oven and, if desired, drizzle each crescent roll with maple syrup for a sweet finishing touch before serving warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use spicy breakfast sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sausage while cooking.
- Ensure excess grease is drained from the sausage to keep the crescent rolls flaky and crisp.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or your favorite melting cheese for a different flavor.
- These crescent rolls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for 5-7 minutes before serving.
