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Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents

Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
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Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are quick and easy cheesy appetizers combining spicy Rotel tomatoes, savory cooked sausage, and creamy cream cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or anytime you need a warm, flavorful snack that’s simple to make and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10 oz)
  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 package crescent roll dough (8 count)

Optional Seasonings

  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Onion powder, to taste
  • Chili flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: Brown the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and slightly crispy. Drain any excess fat to prevent the filling from being greasy.
  2. Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with softened cream cheese and Rotel diced tomatoes. Stir well until the cream cheese melts into the mixture creating a creamy, flavorful filling.
  3. Prepare the Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles following the package instructions.
  4. Fill and Roll the Crescents: Spoon a generous amount of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each dough triangle. Carefully roll the dough toward the pointed end, sealing the edges as you go.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Place the filled crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Serve Warm: Remove the crescents from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy warm, cheesy, melty bites.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and spreading.
  • Do not overfill crescents to prevent leaks during baking.
  • Brush crescent dough with beaten egg for a shiny golden finish.
  • If dough is too soft to handle, chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes before filling.
  • Bake on parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.

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Keywords: Rotel, sausage, cream cheese, crescent roll, appetizer, snack, game day

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