Description
Sausage and cheese crescent ring delivers a delightful spiral of savory goodness, combining hearty sausage and melted cheese in a golden, flaky pastry. Crowds will devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings comfort and excitement to any gathering you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage (hot or mild)
Cheese and Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 (8 ounces) (226 grams) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Egg Wash (Optional):
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F, preparing a workspace for crafting a delectable crescent ring.
- Sizzle the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbly bits until thoroughly cooked and bronzed.
- Drain excess fat from the sausage, allowing it to cool slightly before combining with shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, positioning an inverted 5-inch bowl at the center to guide the ring’s formation.
- Unroll the crescent dough, separating each triangle with precision, and arrange them in a radial pattern around the bowl – wide ends touching, pointed tips extending outward like sun rays.
- Carefully remove the guiding bowl, creating a perfect central cavity for the savory filling.
- Distribute the sausage and cheese mixture evenly around the ring’s inner circumference.
- Gently fold each crescent triangle’s pointed tip over the filling, tucking underneath to create a sealed, cohesive ring.
- Optional: Brush the surface with an egg wash for enhanced golden coloration.
- Slide the ring into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the pastry transforms into a rich, amber-hued delicacy.
- Allow the ring to rest and settle for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to eager guests.
Notes
- Swap pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Add diced bell peppers or spinach to the sausage-cheese mixture for extra nutrition and vibrant color that makes the dish more wholesome.
- Use gluten-free crescent roll dough to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising delicious flavor and texture.
- Allow sausage to cool completely before mixing with cheese to prevent excess grease and ensure a more cohesive filling that holds together perfectly during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg