Description
Savor hearty breakfast sausage crescent rolls that combine flaky pastry with savory sausage. Pillowy crescents wrap juicy meat in buttery layers, promising a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (226.8 g) breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sizzle the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon until it transforms into a rich, caramel-brown color and cooks completely. Eliminate excess grease and season with salt and pepper.
- Activate the oven to 375°F, preparing a parchment-lined baking sheet for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough across the prepared baking surface, creating a smooth canvas for the filling.
- Strategically distribute the cooked sausage along the wide base of each triangular dough section, sprinkling a delicate layer of sharp cheddar cheese atop the meat.
- Initiate the rolling process from the broader end, gently folding and tucking the dough to encapsulate the savory filling. Firmly press the edges to create a secure seal.
- Transform the rolls with a luxurious egg wash, using a pastry brush to coat each surface, ensuring a lustrous golden exterior.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the crescents to bake for 11-13 minutes until they achieve a stunning amber-brown complexion and crisp texture.
- Extract from the oven and let rest momentarily before serving these aromatic breakfast delights while they’re piping hot.
Notes
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent soggy rolls and ensure a crisp texture.
- Use pre-cooked sausage crumbles for faster preparation if short on time.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Freeze assembled rolls unbaked for convenient make-ahead breakfast option, adding 2-3 extra minutes to baking time when cooking from frozen state.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg