Diving into the familiar aroma and the delightful taste of Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents is an incredible culinary journey that is deeply rooted in its versatile ingredients and methods of preparation.
This rich, savory dish is a fusion of succulent sausage pieces enveloped in a creamy cheese amalgamation wrapped in a crispy, golden crescent. Yet, approaching it without a solid understanding of the steps involved can rob you of the full gastronomic experience.
This includes a deep dive into sausage selection and preparation, mastering the cream cheese mixture, learning the art of creating crescents, and finally, adopting the optimal baking techniques.
Sausage Preparation
Choosing the Right Sausage
Choosing the right sausage is an important step in making sausage cream cheese crescents. As this dish is rich and creamy, you’ll want a sausage that adds a nice contrast in flavor. For this dish, you’d typically choose a spicy breakfast sausage.
This type of sausage adds a nice kick to the dish that balances very well with the cream cheese.
Cutting the Sausage into Small Pieces
After you’ve chosen your sausage, the next step is to cut it into small pieces. Begin by removing the casings from the sausage if any.
You can do this by making a small slice along the casing and then peeling it off. After the casings are removed, use a sharp knife to cut the sausage into small pieces. You’re looking for pieces that are about half an inch in size. Cutting the sausage into small pieces makes
Properly Cooking the Sausage
Once your sausage is cut into small pieces, you can start the cooking process. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausages pieces in the preheated skillet until they are thoroughly cooked.
You want to make sure all the pieces are browned on all sides and no longer pink in the middle. The internal temperature of the sausage pieces should reach 165°F as the safest temperature for consumption. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes, but times can vary depending on your specific stovetop.
Ingredients
16 ounces of sausage thoroughly cooked and crumbled
8 ounces of cream cheese brought to room temperature
1 heaping cup of sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
2 cans of ready-to-bake crescent roll dough
Instructions
Start by heating your oven to a toasty 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lay a piece of parchment paper over your baking sheet, setting the stage for culinary magic.
In a spacious mixing bowl, toss together your crumbled sausage, velvety cream cheese, and that handful of piquant cheddar cheese. Blend until you achieve a harmonious filling.
Gently unfurl your crescent roll dough on a flat surface. Pry apart the triangles. For added bite, slice each of these triangles longitudinally, endowing you with two narrower triangles.
Place a spoonful—about a tablespoon—of your sumptuous sausage medley on the broader end of each dough triangle.
With an eager flick of the wrist, roll the dough from the filled end toward the tapering tip. Place these soon-to-be delights onto your prepared baking sheet.
Commit them to the oven’s embrace for a period of about 15 minutes, or at least until they’ve reached a glistening golden brown hue.
Extricate them from the oven. Allow a brief pause for admiration. Serve forthwith, and witness them vanish!