🌶️🥐 Sausage & Rotel Crescent Rolls – The 15-Minute Party Hit! 🧀🔥
These Sausage & Rotel Crescent Rolls are the ultimate bite-size treats for any gathering! Filled with a creamy, spicy sausage and cream cheese mixture, wrapped in flaky golden crescent rolls, and baked to perfection—these delicious rolls come together in just 15 minutes and are sure to be the star of your next party. Perfect for game day, holiday appetizers, or a fun snack, they bring the perfect balance of heat, cheese, and savory sausage in every bite!
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~32 bite-size rolls):
For the Sausage Filling:
1 lb cooked plain sausage (mild or spicy, your choice) 🌭
8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies 🍅🌶️
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp onion powder 🧅
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra flavor) 🌶️
1 tsp hot sauce (optional for extra heat) 🌶️🔥
For the Crescent Rolls:
2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough 🥐
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Sausage Filling:
Cook the sausage: In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
Mix with cream cheese: Once the sausage is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese is melted and fully combined with the sausage, creating a creamy mixture.
Add Rotel and seasonings: Stir in the Rotel diced tomatoes (with their juice), shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika (if using). Add hot sauce if you prefer a spicier filling. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to blend. Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Unroll crescent dough: Open the cans of crescent dough and unroll the dough onto a flat surface. Separate the dough into the triangles as indicated on the packaging.
Fill each crescent roll: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Be sure not to overfill so they roll up easily.
3. Roll and Bake:
Roll up the crescents: Starting from the wide end, carefully roll each crescent dough triangle around the filling, sealing the edges to prevent leakage.
Place on baking sheet: Place the filled rolls on a greased baking sheet, leaving some space between them for even baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
4. Serve and Enjoy:
Let cool slightly: Allow the rolls to cool for a couple of minutes before serving. These tasty rolls are best served warm, so the creamy filling is still gooey and delicious.
Serve with dipping sauces: Optional but highly recommended! Serve with a side of ranch dressing, sour cream, or even a spicy salsa for dipping.
🌟 Pro Tips for Perfect Sausage & Rotel Crescent Rolls:
Customize the heat: Adjust the level of spiciness by using mild or spicy sausage, and control the heat by adjusting the amount of hot sauce and Rotel.
Make ahead: You can prepare the sausage filling a day ahead, store it in the fridge, and then assemble and bake the rolls when you’re ready to serve.
Add extras: Feel free to mix in some diced jalapeños or green onions for extra flavor or texture. You can also add black olives or a little bit of sour cream to the filling for a unique twist.
Perfect party snack: These rolls are best served hot, so make them just before serving for that crispy, flaky texture.
🍽️ Nutritional Information (per roll, approx. 1/32 of the recipe):
Calories: Approx. 100-120 kcal
Carbs: Approx. 8g
Protein: Approx. 4g
Fat: Approx. 7g
Fiber: Approx. 1g
🌟 Why You’ll Love These Sausage & Rotel Crescent Rolls:
Quick and Easy: With only 15 minutes of prep and baking time, these rolls are a great option for when you need a delicious, crowd-pleasing snack in a pinch.
Flavor-packed: Creamy, spicy sausage, melty cheese, and flaky crescent dough come together to create the ultimate bite-size treat.
Perfect for any occasion: Whether it’s a game day appetizer, holiday party snack, or just a fun weeknight treat, these rolls are always a hit!
Customizable: You can adjust the level of spiciness and add your favorite ingredients to suit your tastes.
These Sausage & Rotel Crescent Rolls are the ultimate party snack—easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to disappear fast. The combination of creamy, spicy sausage and cheesy goodness wrapped in buttery crescent dough makes them an irresistible bite that will keep everyone coming back for more!