Description
Rotel sausage and cream cheese crescents deliver a spicy southwestern twist on classic party appetizers. Savory sausage, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and creamy cheese nestled in buttery crescent dough create an irresistible bite you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound beef sausage, cooked and crumbled
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Pantry Items:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, well drained
- 16 ounces (454 grams) refrigerated crescent rolls (2 8-ounce cans)
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), ensuring an ideal baking environment.
- Craft the savory filling by thoroughly blending the pre-cooked, finely crumbled beef sausage with silky cream cheese and the zesty, well-drained Rotel tomatoes until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough and methodically separate each triangle, then slice each triangle lengthwise to create more petite, manageable pastry sections.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to strategically deposit a measured portion of the robust sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the broader end of each miniature crescent triangle, then delicately roll the dough, ensuring the filling remains securely enclosed.
- Arrange the assembled crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning them with thoughtful spacing to promote even golden browning.
- Transfer the prepared crescents into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, watching for a rich, appetizing golden-brown coloration that signals perfect doneness.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the crescents a brief moment to cool, which helps stabilize their structure and intense flavors, then serve immediately to capture their peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Swap sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that’s lower in fat.
- Drain Rotel tomatoes thoroughly to prevent soggy crescent rolls and ensure a crisp texture.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese to cut down on calories without sacrificing creamy flavor.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking for an extra cheesy kick that adds golden-brown crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg