Best Easy Crescent Sausage And Cheese Appetizers Recipes

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SAUSAGE CRESCENT CHEESE BALLS



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Learning how to make crescent roll sausage balls couldn't be easier with this simple recipe. Sausage, crescent dough and cheddar cheese come together in a snap to create warm, cheesy sausage balls that are perfect for snacking. This family-friendly treat is a delicious way to get everyone involved in making a scrumptious appetizer. Even the tiniest hands can help form the sausage and cheese balls. Have fun creating new memories while making Sausage Crescent Cheese Balls with your kids!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb bulk spicy sausage
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix sausage, cheese and rosemary; mix well using hands or spoon.
  • Unroll crescent dough on work surface; coat each side of dough with 1 tablespoon flour. Using pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into about 1/4-inch pieces. Mix crescent dough pieces into bowl of sausage mixture in small amounts until well blended.
  • Shape mixture into 42 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place in pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cheese Ball, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE CRESCENT SQUARES



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Sausage and two kinds of cheese turn crescent dough into a rich and tasty appetizer.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
1 lb spicy or mild bulk pork sausage
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • If using crescent rolls: Unroll 1 can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. If using dough sheets: Unroll 1 can of dough. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove sausage from skillet; discard drippings. To same skillet, add cream cheese. Cook over low heat until melted. Add cooked sausage; stir to coat. Spoon evenly over crust in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • If using crescent rolls: Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle; firmly press perforations to seal. Carefully place over cheese. If using dough sheets: Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle. Carefully place over cheese.
  • Bake 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

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