Description
Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents combine zesty Rotel tomatoes, savory cooked sausage, and smooth cream cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. This easy-to-make appetizer delivers a perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and buttery flavors, making it an ideal snack or party treat that’s quick to prepare and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 package crescent roll dough (typically 8 rolls)
Optional Spices and Add-ins
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese (optional, 1/2 cup)
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley (optional, chopped, 2 tbsp)
- Jalapeños (optional, finely chopped, to adjust spice level)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat to prevent greasy filling.
- Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel tomatoes. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. Add optional spices or cheese if desired.
- Prepare the Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles as instructed on the package.
- Fill and Roll Crescents: Place a spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese mixture near the wide end of each triangle. Carefully roll each crescent up, tucking in the filling and pinching edges to seal. Don’t overfill to avoid leaks.
- Bake: Arrange the crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly so the filling sets. Serve warm with optional garnishes or dipping sauces.
Notes
- Drain the cooked sausage well to avoid soggy crescents.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a creamy filling.
- Do not overfill the crescent dough to prevent filling leakage.
- Seal edges firmly for a neat finish and to keep filling inside.
- Serve warm for the best melty and flaky experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Rotel sausage crescents, cream cheese crescent rolls, easy appetizers, spicy sausage bite, party snacks