Sausage Crescent Rolls
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4.2
Sausage Crescent Rolls
Description
The Sausage Crescent Rolls recipe begins with cooking breakfast sausage links until browned and fully cooked, then scrambling eggs in the same skillet to retain flavor continuity. Refrigerated crescent roll dough is unrolled, and each section is filled with a cooked sausage link, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese. The rolling of each filled section encapsulates a savory mixture in flaky dough.
These rolls are baked at 375°F for 12 to 14 minutes until the tops are lightly browned, producing a crisp, golden crust outside while keeping the filling moist and flavorful inside. The coarse salt and freshly ground pepper added to the eggs create a gentle seasoning throughout the filling.
Garnishing with chives adds a fresh, mild onion note if desired. This dish is suitable as a hearty breakfast, brunch item, or portable snack, offering hearty protein and cheese wrapped in tender pastry dough.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- kosher salt coarse, freshly ground
- black pepper coarse, freshly ground
- 8 sausage breakfast, links
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1 roll crescent dough 8 sections of dough, refrigerated
- chives , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning until all browned and cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Without cleaning it out, add the whisked eggs to the same skillet. Stir while cooking to make scrambled eggs, remove from heat when eggs are firm. Set aside.
- Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough onto a clean work surface. Equally divide the scrambled eggs, shredded cheese and one fresh sausage link into each crescent, roll it up and place it on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Baked for 12-14 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned. Remove garnish, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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