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Delicious breakfast sausage crescent rolls recipe for a tasty morning meal.

Savory Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls

Delicious crescent rolls stuffed with savory turkey breakfast sausage and cheddar cheese, perfect for a dramatic and portable breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough Store-bought, such as Trader Joe's.
  • 0.5 lb turkey breakfast sausage, crumbled Or plant-based sausage, if preferred.
  • 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use the kind that melts well.
  • 1 large egg, beaten For egg wash.
  • to taste tsp Salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Cooking the Sausage
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Preparing the Crescent Rolls
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Assembling the Rolls
  1. Place a spoonful of cooked sausage in the center of each crescent roll triangle. Top with a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese.
Rolling and Sealing
  1. Roll up the dough starting from the wide end of each triangle, forming a crescent shape. Pinch the edges to seal the filling inside.
Applying the Egg Wash
  1. Brush each roll with the beaten egg to give them a golden, glossy finish.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and enjoy your savory breakfast sausage crescent rolls!

Notes

These rolls can be paired with a dab of maple mustard for a sweet-salty combination. They also go well with sourdough cinnamon rolls if you're feeling generous.