There aren’t many recipes that make the kitchen messy in a good way. You won’t be able to stop eating these Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls. These little rolls caused a snack war in many homes because they have soft, buttery dough around a creamy, savory filling. They’re the kind of food that everyone loves because they have a crunchy outside, a gooey inside, and a smell that makes you want to eat them. They’re great for breakfast, brunch, parties, game days, or a quick comfort-food dinner.

This complete guide shows you exactly how we make these addictive rolls, with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and ingredient breakdowns to help you make the most delicious crescent roll bites in your own kitchen.

What Makes This Recipe the Best

We use:

Sausage that has just been cooked and seasoned
Cream cheese that has been softened
Optional sharp cheddar cheese
Dough for buttery crescents
A shiny, golden egg wash for a professional-looking finish

This mix gives the most flavor depth, the best browning, and a texture that is always soft but crisp, which are all important for a recipe that makes people fight over the last piece.

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make these rolls taste so good, you need the following:

Main Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package of crescent roll dough that has been in the fridge
1/2 pound of breakfast sausage
4 ounces of softened cream cheese
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended)
1 beaten egg (for the egg wash)

Add-Ins That You Can Choose to Make It Taste Better

A pinch of garlic powder
A pinch of onion powder
Black pepper that has just been cracked
Chili flakes for a little extra heat
Chives or parsley that have been chopped up fresh

These optional extras make the dish taste better and smell better, which is great for brunch tables and party platters.

Instructions (How We Make Them Flawless Every Time)

Get the oven ready The temperature should be 375°F (190°C).
To keep things from sticking and make sure they brown evenly, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Get the sausage just right. In a medium-sized frying pan: Over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage. Use a spatula to break it up until it is completely brown and crumbly. Get rid of extra fat. Let it cool down a bit so the cream cheese doesn’t melt too soon.

Make the Creamy Filling In a medium-sized bowl: Mix the softened cream cheese with the sausage that has been cooked. If you want, add shredded cheddar cheese (which is highly recommended for melty goodness). Mix until everything is well combined and you have a thick, creamy sausage mixture.

Make the Crescent Dough Take the crescent dough out of the fridge and roll it out. Cut it into triangles.
One roll will be made from each triangle.

Fill and roll each crescent. Put 1 tablespoon of sausage filling on the wide end of each triangle.
As you roll toward the smaller point, tuck the filling in.
Put the seam side down on the baking tray that has been prepared.

Use the Golden Egg Wash With the beaten egg, brush each rolled crescent.
This step makes sure: A golden top that shines A texture that is crisp A look like a bakery

Bake Until the Color Is Just Right Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until: The tops are gold. The bottoms are crunchy The rolls feel light and flaky.

Serve hot. The filling is creamy, and the dough is perfectly crisp on the edges when these rolls emerge from the oven.

Tips for Extra Crisp, Extra Flavourful Rolls

⭐ Use cream cheese that is full fat

Makes the texture creamier and richer.

⭐ Chill the rolls before baking (optional)

A quick 10-minute chill stops spreading too much.

⭐Add cheddar

It makes a savory, melty center that pulls apart.

⭐Try sausage with a kick

To add some spice, use hot breakfast sausage instead of regular sausage.

⭐ Reheat the right way

350°F for 5 to 7 minutes in the oven
350°F for 3 to 4 minutes in an air fryer

Serving Suggestions

These rolls pair beautifully with:

Maple syrup drizzle
Honey butter
Ranch dipping sauce
Spicy aioli
Gravy
Scrambled eggs on the side

Serve them for:

Breakfast
Brunch
School snacks
Party appetisers
Potlucks
Game nights

Why These Rolls Will Definitely Disappear

These rolls are comforting, easy to eat, and taste great because they are filled with creamy sausage and wrapped in flaky layers. They are simple enough for beginners but rich enough for experienced home cooks. When they hit the table, expect silence, and then everyone will fight for the last one.

A Delicious History Behind These Crescent Rolls

Before these little rolls went viral, they began as a simple Southern-inspired fusion of two classics: breakfast sausage gravy flavours and flaky crescent dough. Over time, home cooks elevated the idea by adding cream cheese, creating that signature creamy filling that makes everyone reach for “just one more.”

Nutrition Information

Calories: ~220 kcal per roll
Serving Size: 1 of 8 crescent rolls
Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Clara

Hi, I’m Clara Magnet

Hi there! As an author, I’m actually a professional chef and food blogger. I’ve been cooking for over 10 years and absolutely love creating recipes that bring people together around the table.

I take a lot of pride in making sure all of my recipes are accurate and delicious. I do a ton of research and testing to make sure everything turns out just right. I get inspiration from all sorts of sources, and I try to use ingredients that are in season, organic, and locally sourced whenever I can.

One of the most important things to me is making sure my recipes are easy to follow and producing great results every time. If you ever have any questions or need some extra guidance, don’t hesitate to ask! I’m always happy to help out. Thanks for checking out my recipes, and happy cooking!