Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
This simple and satisfying 3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Casserole is a perfect solution for busy weeknights, brunch gatherings, or casual family meals. With savory sausage, rich cream cheese, and flaky crescent rolls baked into a golden, buttery crust, this dish delivers comfort food flavor with minimal effort.
It’s hearty, filling, and incredibly easy to prepare — making it ideal for beginner cooks and seasoned home chefs alike.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Crescent roll dough | 2 cans (8 ounces each) |
| Pork sausage crumbles | ~20 ounces |
| Cream cheese | 8 ounces |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. - Cook the sausage:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned and no longer pink. Break it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain off excess grease. - Combine sausage and cream cheese:
Reduce heat to low. Add the cream cheese to the cooked sausage and stir until fully melted and combined into a creamy mixture. Remove from heat. - Prepare the bottom crust:
Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and gently press it into the bottom of the greased baking dish, sealing seams where possible. - Add the filling:
Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough layer. - Add the top crust:
Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it over the sausage layer, gently stretching to cover the filling. - Bake:
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the top is puffed and golden brown. - Rest and serve:
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Tips for Best Results
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Let the cream cheese soften slightly before mixing for easier blending.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder, black pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Drain sausage well to prevent excess grease from making the crust soggy.
Optional Variations
- Spicy: Use hot sausage or add jalapeños.
- Cheesy: Add 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella to the sausage mixture.
- Breakfast version: Add scrambled eggs and bake slightly longer.
- Low-carb: Serve the filling over roasted vegetables instead of crescent dough.
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through or microwave individual portions.
- Not recommended for freezing due to the cream cheese texture.
Conclusion
This Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Casserole proves that great comfort food doesn’t need a long ingredient list or complicated techniques. With just three simple ingredients and under 30 minutes from start to finish, you get a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Perfect for weeknights, potlucks, brunches, or casual entertaining — this recipe is a keeper you’ll come back to again and again.