Sausage Crescent Rolls are the perfect bites for party appetizers or a fun after school snack any day of the week.
Every home cook has to have a traditional sausage and crescent roll recipe for those last-minute get-togethers! And they are super portable, too! Wrapped cocktail sausages with a little sliver of cheese tucked into the dough make them perfect for going out to a party, but these simple wrapped cocktail-sized sausage links are great for hanging out at home, too!
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How to Make Sausage Crescent Rolls
Sausage crescents are super easy to make at home. We had them often growing up! Here’s a quick overview of the steps involved.
- Wrap dough around each sausage (for a cheese version, add a sliver of cheddar cheese with the sausage (or some grated cheese), although my sausages were cheese filled!).
- Pinch seams closed and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Season according to recipe below, and bake until golden brown.
Best Sausages for Sausage Crescent Rolls
Lots of families call sausage crescent rolls “pigs in a blanket,” which is probably one of the reasons why kids love them so much! When I made this batch, my daughter said, Pigs in a blanket? This is a dream come true!”
Here is a little list of different sausages to try:
- Mini Cocktail sausages
- Vienna sausages
- Breakfast sausage links (for bigger rolls!)
- Mini meatballs (perfect for single-serving kebabs!)
- Strips of SPAM or corned beef
- Cut up hot dogs
- Italian Sausages
Seasonings to Try
Sprinkle on Italian dressing mix, powdered ranch dressing, taco seasoning, barbecue seasoning, or even everything bagel seasoning! Get creative! Or mix the seasoning with the butter and slather it on!
What to Serve with Sausage Crescent Rolls
These little roll-ups are similar to mini pigs in a blanket. Cocktail sausages in crescent rolls can be served with fun dipping sauces!
- Try our delicious dillionaire veggie dip, queso or nacho cheese sauce, barbecue sauce, or even basic ketchup and mustard!
- For a fun buffet table, put sausage crescent rolls alongside wonton crisps, jalapeno poppers, and a pitcher of strawberry margaritas!
- For a family meal, serve ’em up with home baked fries, a fresh, light salad, and finish off with a Pizookie!
Make-Ahead Directions
It’s so easy to make sausage cheese crescent roll-ups ahead of time!
- Just fully bake them and once they are cooled, store them in a pocket of aluminum foil so they can be reheated later.
- Or, feel free to wrap them the night before and brush and bake them the next day! Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out in the refrigerator.
Got Leftovers?
For backpacks, lunch boxes, and briefcases, sausage cheese crescent rolls travel well. Don’t forget the dipping sauces or packets! Sausage crescent rolls are great the next day, too! These tasty little appetizers can be served warmed or at room temperature — that’s what makes them so easy!
- Store them in a zippered bag, Stasher bag, or airtight container in the refrigerator.
- When it’s time to serve them again, simply pop them in the microwave to reheat. For a crispier exterior, use a toaster oven or place them under the broiler for a few minutes.
- Freezing is not recommended for this recipe since they lose something during thawing. But they are so easy— why not just make a new batch?
Sausage Crescent Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 sausages precooked (I used chicken with cheddar, jalapeno, asiago & kale!)
- 12 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough 4 Grands crescents or 8 regular sized crescents
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line baking tray with parchment paper. Open can of crescents onto prepared baking tray.
- Wrap one piece of dough* around each sausage, leaving the ends uncovered. Overlap and stretch around as needed to cover the sausage. Place the seam (or most of the seam) side down on the tray.
- Using a paring knife, cut 3 slits in the top of the dough.
- Mix butter, garlic powder and parsley in a small bowl. Cover top of dough with mixture using a brush (or spoon). Garnish with more parsley if desired (looks great!).
- Place in oven and change temperature to 350°F. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until dough is golden brown and baked through.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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