Description
Sausage and cheese crescent rings are a savory, crowd-pleasing dish featuring seasoned sausage, melted cheddar, and flaky crescent roll dough. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for brunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like mustard or ranch for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked sausage, cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange triangles in a circle, with pointed ends facing outward and slightly overlapping.
- Spoon the sausage mixture onto the wide ends of the triangles.
- Fold pointed ends over the filling and tuck them under the wide ends, forming a ring.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Spicy Variation: Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Cheese Options: Try mozzarella or pepper jack for a twist.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
