Description
These Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls feature flaky, buttery crescent dough wrapped around savory, fully cooked sausage links, optionally paired with cheddar cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or brunch, they can be served warm with maple syrup for a delightful sweet and savory combination.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)
- 8 fully cooked breakfast sausage links
- Optional: 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved
- Optional: Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the dough and cheese: Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll package instructions. If you choose to use cheese, place a half slice of cheddar cheese on the wider end of each crescent roll dough triangle to add a melty, flavorful layer.
- Assemble the rolls: Set one fully cooked breakfast sausage link on top of the cheese or directly on the dough triangle’s wider end if not using cheese.
- Roll and seal: Starting from the wide end, carefully roll up each dough triangle with the sausage inside, sealing the edges slightly to keep the sausage enclosed during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the assembled crescent rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake according to the crescent roll package directions, generally about 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and flaky.
- Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup for a perfect sweet and savory breakfast treat.
Notes
- Using fully cooked sausage links ensures quick assembly and baking without undercooked meat.
- Cheddar cheese adds flavor and moisture but can be omitted for a simpler version.
- Maple syrup is optional but highly recommended to enhance the sweet and savory taste.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor as the crescent rolls are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- You can substitute the sausage for vegetarian breakfast sausages to make it vegetarian-friendly.
