Description
Spicy rotel sausage and cream cheese crescents deliver a zesty southern comfort classic that melts hearts with each bite. Crowd-pleasing party poppers guarantee smiles and empty platters, ensuring guests will crave seconds of this irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) spicy ground sausage
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (8 ounces or 226 grams each) crescent roll dough
Rotel and Tomato Ingredient:
- 1 can (10 ounces or 283 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well
Cooking/Preparation Additions:
- None listed in original recipe
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, preparing for a delectable baking session.
- Transform raw sausage into a savory masterpiece by browning it thoroughly in a nonstick skillet, carefully draining any lingering fat.
- Craft a luscious filling by gently folding together the cooked sausage, velvety cream cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes until perfectly harmonized.
- Unfurl the crescent dough, delicately separating each triangle with precision.
- Generously dollop the spiced sausage mixture onto the broader end of each triangle, then elegantly roll from the wide edge, completely enveloping the flavorful filling.
- Arrange the crescents with their seams nestled underneath on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring a pristine presentation.
- Allow the crescents to transform in the oven, baking until they achieve a gloriously golden-brown exterior, typically requiring 12-15 minutes of patient cooking.
- Serve these delectable parcels piping hot, ready to delight eager taste buds with their rich, creamy interior and crisp, flaky exterior.
Notes
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent soggy crescents and ensure a crisp texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother filling consistency.
- Experiment with different sausage types like spicy Italian or turkey sausage for varied flavor profiles.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top before baking for an extra crispy, golden-brown finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 757 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg