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Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

These savory, cheesy crescent rolls are filled with a creamy sausage and Rotel mixture, baked to golden perfection, and perfect for appetizers, parties, or hearty snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage Filling
  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage use turkey or chicken sausage instead of pork
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained 10 oz
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Crescent Rolls
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 8-count each
  • 1 egg, beaten optional egg wash
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped optional garnish
  • Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese optional topping
  • Ranch or spicy aioli for dipping

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the turkey sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add drained Rotel to the skillet and stir to combine.
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and creamy.
  4. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let the filling cool for 5–7 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Separate the crescent dough into triangles and place a heaping tablespoon of filling at the wide end of each.
  7. Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the tip, gently pinching the sides to seal.
  8. Arrange crescents on the baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Add shredded cheese on top if desired.
  9. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve with your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

For a spicier version, use hot Rotel or add extra red pepper flakes. These crescents reheat well and make great party appetizers or grab-and-go breakfast bites.