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A close-up shot of golden-brown Sausage, Rotel & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls arranged on a platter, fresh from the oven and ready to be served.

Sausage, Rotel & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls


  • Author: Alicia Cruz
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 rolls

Description

A delicious, savory, and incredibly easy appetizer with a spicy, cheesy filling wrapped in a flaky crescent roll crust.


Ingredients

  • → 1 pound plain sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • → 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • → 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained very well
  • → 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • → 1–2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • → 2 tubes of crescent rolls, cut each triangle up the middle the long way

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook sausage in a skillet until browned. Drain grease and transfer to a bowl. Let it cool slightly.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and well-drained Rotel to the bowl with the sausage. Mix until well combined.
  • Open crescent roll tubes and cut each triangle in half lengthwise to create two long triangles.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the wide end of each dough triangle. Roll up, starting from the wide end, pinching the edges to seal.
  • Place the rolls, seam-side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a lump-free filling.
  • Drain the Rotel very well to prevent a soggy crust.
  • You can prepare the filling a day ahead of time to save on prep.
  • These are best served warm, right out of the oven.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 rolls
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Sausage, Rotel & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls