Description
A delicious and easy breakfast recipe featuring savory breakfast sausage and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for a quick morning meal or brunch, these sausage crescent rolls bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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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 ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess grease to keep the rolls from being too oily.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. This will be the base for wrapping the sausage and cheese.
- Assemble Rolls: At the wide end of each dough triangle, place a spoonful of the cooked sausage and some shredded cheddar cheese. This combination creates the savory filling inside each roll.
- Roll the Dough: Carefully roll up each triangle starting from the wide end to the narrow end, forming a crescent shape around the filling. Make sure the filling is sealed inside.
- Bake: Place the assembled crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Optional Topping: Once baked, drizzle the rolls with maple syrup if desired, adding a sweet contrast to the savory sausage and cheese.
Notes
- Ensure to drain excess grease from the sausage to avoid soggy rolls.
- The maple syrup drizzle is optional but adds a nice sweet and savory flavor balance.
- Use cooked sausage at room temperature for easier handling while assembling.
- Cheddar cheese can be substituted with other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
