Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring: The Ultimate Cheesy Party Appetizer!

💛 Why This Recipe Rocks

• ✅ Only 4–5 main ingredients

• ✅ No fancy tools needed

• ✅ Crowd-pleasing and kid-approved

• ✅ Great for breakfast, brunch, or appetizers

• ✅ Freezer-friendly and reheats well

🧾 Ingredients You’ll Need

Serves: 8–10 slices

• 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

• 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage (or Italian sausage)

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite blend)

• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for creaminess)

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: Chopped green onions, diced bell peppers, or jalapeños

• 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)

👨‍🍳 How to Make a Sausage Crescent Ring

1. Preheat & Prepare the Filling

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease.

• Stir in cream cheese (if using), garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.

• Mix in shredded cheese.

2. Assemble the Crescent Ring

• On a baking sheet lined with parchment, arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle with the wide ends overlapping in the center (like a sun or star). The points should face outward.

• Spoon the sausage and cheese mixture in a ring over the overlapping dough center.

3. Fold and Seal

• Fold the tips of the triangles over the filling and tuck them under the center.

• Brush with an egg wash for a shiny golden finish (optional).

4. Bake to Golden Glory

• Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.

• Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:

• Salsa or marinara

• Ranch dressing

• Honey mustard

• Hot sauce

• Breakfast sides like scrambled eggs or hash browns

Great for:

• Brunch buffets

• Game-day spreads

• Holiday breakfasts

• Baby showers or potlucks

• Lazy Sunday mornings

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days

• Freeze slices individually in plastic wrap and foil for up to 2 months

• Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for best crispiness

🧠 Recipe Tips & Variations

• Make it spicy with hot sausage and pepper jack cheese

• Add veggies like spinach, onions, or mushrooms

• Go gourmet with crumbled cooked bacon and Swiss cheese

• Mini version: Cut crescent dough into smaller triangles for bite-sized rings

• Make ahead: Prep the filling the night before and assemble the ring just before baking

📊 Nutritional Info (Approx. per slice)

• Calories: 210

• Fat: 14g

• Carbs: 12g

• Protein: 9g

• Fiber: 0.5g

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls?
A: Yes, but puff pastry takes a bit longer to bake and will puff more. Still delicious!

Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: Swap the sausage for plant-based meat crumbles or sautéed mushrooms with seasoning.

Q: Can I prep it ahead?
A: Yes! Prepare and refrigerate the unbaked ring, then bake fresh when ready to serve.

🎉 Final Thoughts

This Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring isn’t just easy—it’s impressive. The perfect balance of buttery crescent dough, gooey cheese, and savory sausage makes it a repeat favorite at every gathering.

Whether it’s game night, brunch with friends, or a holiday morning—you can't go wrong with this warm, cheesy masterpiece.