Need something easy, a crowd-pleaser? These 3-Ingredient Crescent Sausage Bites are a tasty mouthful of buttery crescent rolls wrapped around creamy cheese and succulent sausage. Great for game days, potlucks or lazy weekend brunches, this recipe comes with maximum flavor and minimal effort. Melted cheesy, and the perfect golden color, these bites will king at any gathering!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Minimal Ingredients: Just three pantry staples: crescent roll dough, sausage and cream cheese.
Quick Prep: The steps are straightforward, and the cooking time is short, so you’ll have these on the table in less than half an hour.
Customizable: Super easy to mix it up with different kinds of sausage, cheese and spices depending on the flavor you’re going for.
Good Enough for Everything: Party party? Brunch brunch? These bites.
Crowd-Pleaser: Sausage, cream cheese and flaky dough — no one’s getting out of this alive, so plan on no leftovers!
Key Ingredients:
Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough: Buttery, flaky crescent roll dough acts as the base and top layer of these bites. Using store-bought dough makes the recipe quick and easy.]
Sausage: You can use ground sausage for the filling. Mild for a crowd-pleasing flavor and spicy for a bold kick. You can even go on the flavored theme and use maple or sage sausage for an interesting twist.
Cream Cheese: Blends into the sausage to form a creamy, decadent filling. For the most decadent version, use full-fat cream cheese — or do a reduced-fat cream cheese swap if you need.
Full ingredient amounts, along with instructions, are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat Your Oven Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to help the crescent rolls bake evenly and achieve a golden-brown color.
Grease Your Sheet: If not using parchment paper, very lightly grease a baking sheet.
Step 2: Cook the sausage mixture
Brown the Sausage:
In a skillet set over medium heat, heat
Add 1 pound of sausage (mild or hot, as you like) and cook until it’s completely brown, breaking it up into small, crumbly bits as you go.
Add Cream Cheese:
Lower the heat to low.
Add 8 ounces of cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese melts and incorporates with the sausage. The mixture should be creamy and blended well.
Season to Taste:
You can add generously a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Assemble the Bites
Make the Crescent Roll Dough:
Take the first package of crescent roll dough and unroll it flat on the prepared baking sheet.
If necessary, very gently stretch the dough so that it fills the baking sheet with a slight border around the edges.
Spread the Sausage Mixture:
Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly on the crescent roll dough.
Add the Top Layer of Dough:
Roll out the second package of crescent roll dough and lay it on top of the sausage crust.
Gently press around the edges and over the top to seal the layers.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
Bake the Bites:
Place baking sheet in preheated oven and rotate to an inner rack to bake for 15-20 mins, until the crescent dough is golden and filling is bubbly.
Cool and Slice:
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and allow to cool 5 minutes.
Cut the baked dish into bright squares or rectangles with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Serve Warm:
They’re eaten best hot and fresh. These bites are excellent for snacks, appetizers or brunch.
Serving Suggestions:
Game Day Snack: Serve with a platter of assorted finger foods like sliders, chicken wings or veggie sticks.
Brunch Spread: Serve with scrambled eggs, fruit salad and coffee for a salted brunch.
Dipping Sauces: Serve some dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, or a spicy aioli for the bites.
Potluck Favorite: Bring these along to your next gathering — they’re portable and easily reheated.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Wrap the fully baked bites in foil or plastic wrap, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
Reheat: 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees (175 degrees) in the oven or 30 seconds in the microwave, to restore their flakiness.
Variations to Try:
To introduce a cheesily indulgent variation, you can stir shredded cheddar, mozzarella or pepper jack into the sausage as it cooks for a rich, gooey surprise. If you want extra heat, use spicy sausage, or stir in diced jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes to taste. Want one with breakfast vibes? Just fold fluffy scrambled eggs into the sausage for a hearty morning flavor.
Vegetarian Option: Omit the sausage and instead add cooked and crumbled plant-based sausage or sautéed mushrooms for a veggie version.
Herbed dough: Sprinkle the dough with Italian seasoning or garlic powder before baking.
Conclusion:
These 3-Ingredient Crescent Sausage Bites are as easy as it gets with three ingredients, and evidence that you don’t need an expansive ingredient list to create something your crowd will love. This recipe will feed a hungry crowd whether for a party, a potluck or a snack you just want to whip up. Try it out today and lets watch em vanish!
3-Ingredient Crescent Sausage Bites: The Ultimate Quick and Easy Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 packs refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 pound sausage mild or spicy
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking and golden-brown crescent rolls. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of sausage and cook until fully browned, breaking it into small, crumbled pieces. Lower the heat to low and stir in 8 ounces of cream cheese until fully melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Unroll the first package of crescent roll dough and lay it flat on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough. Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and place it over the filling. Gently press the edges and the top to seal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized squares or rectangles. Serve warm.