Mini Sausage Cheddar Croissant Rolls Recipe
Mini Sausage Cheddar Croissant Rolls are delicious, bite-sized pastries filled with savory breakfast sausage and sharp cheddar cheese, wrapped in golden crescent roll dough. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or part of a brunch spread, these rolls combine creamy cream cheese and flavorful spices for a rich, cheesy filling inside a flaky, buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Filling
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked and crumbled sausage, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Roll out the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface, keeping it as one large rectangle without separating the triangles. Pinch seams together firmly to create a single sheet of dough.
- Cut into triangles: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough sheet into approximately 8 triangles, each about 4 inches wide at the base.
- Add the filling: Place about one tablespoon of the sausage and cheese mixture at the wide base of each triangle. Carefully roll each triangle from the base towards the tip, forming a crescent shape and enclosing the filling inside.
- Prepare for baking: Arrange the rolled croissants on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Brush each roll with the beaten egg to achieve a golden-brown, glossy finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the croissant rolls for 15 minutes or until they puff up and develop a golden-brown crust.
- Cool and garnish: Remove the croissants from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh chives or parsley before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve these mini sausage cheddar croissant rolls warm as an appetizer, snack, or part of your brunch menu for a satisfying and flavorful bite.
Notes
- Make sure the sausage is fully cooked before mixing it with the cheese filling for safety and optimal flavor.
- For extra crispiness, you can bake on a wire rack set over the baking sheet.
- The recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking from cold.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option or use vegetarian sausage for a vegetarian variation.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor contrast, but mild cheddar or a blend of cheeses can also work well.
- If you don't have crescent roll dough, puff pastry sheets can be used as an alternative.
