Can I make these ahead of time?

Totally. You can make the filling the night before, store it in the fridge, and assemble and bake the rolls the next day. Or you can even bake the whole batch, let them cool, and reheat when you’re ready to serve. They freeze well too!

Yes, yes, yes. Freeze them after baking and cooling completely . Just pop them in a freezer-safe bag or container. To reheat, throw them in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or use an air fryer for an extra crispy finish.

Can I use spicy sausage?

Absolutely. If you like a little kick, swap in hot breakfast sausage or even chorizo for a whole new vibe. I’ve also tried it with Italian sausage— chef’s kiss .

What if I don’t have fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies?

No worries! You can use regular diced tomatoes and add a small can of green chilies separately, or skip the chilies if you're cooking for picky eaters. Just make sure to drain them well either way.

Girl, yes. A little shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack mixed into the filling is never a bad idea. Just don’t go overboard—too much cheese can make the filling too gooey and hard to roll.

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Quick, Easy, and Delicious

Description

Warm, flaky crescent rolls stuffed with creamy sausage filling and a zesty twist from fire-roasted tomatoes and green chilies—perfect for brunches, potlucks, or lazy weekends.

Ingredients

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1 pound of mild breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
6 ounces of cream cheese, softened
1 (10 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, well-drained
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 cans of crescent roll dough

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, cream cheese, drained tomatoes, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Unroll crescent dough and cut along perforated lines. Slice each triangle in half lengthwise to make 32 triangles.
Place a spoonful of filling at the wide end of each triangle, roll up, and place seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
Let them cool for a minute before serving.

Notes

Drain tomatoes thoroughly to avoid soggy dough. Keep crescent dough cold until ready to use. Don’t overfill to prevent bursting during baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 rolls
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg