Description
Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a simple and flavorful appetizer combining savory cooked sausage, spicy Rotel tomatoes, and creamy cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties, snacks, or casual gatherings, these golden-baked bites deliver bold flavor and satisfying crispness in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked breakfast sausage
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, with juice
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 package crescent roll dough (typically 8 oz)
Optional Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Start by browning your breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain any excess grease and let it cool slightly.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and a can of Rotel tomatoes (with juice) along with any optional seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Prepare the Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles. This is your vessel for the flavorful filling.
- Assemble the Bites: Place a generous spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese filling at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Tightly roll up each triangle toward the pointed end, sealing the edges gently.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Arrange the crescent bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown and flaky.
Notes
- Drain the Sausage Well: Excess grease can make the filling soggy, so make sure to drain and pat dry after cooking.
- Soften Cream Cheese: Let it come to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling texture.
- Don’t Overfill: Prevent leaks by using just enough filling to allow easy rolling without bursting.
- Seal Edges Securely: Pinch the crescent dough seams to keep filling inside while baking.
- Use Parchment Paper: It prevents sticking and helps achieve even crispness on the bottoms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg