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The key ingredients for Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are simple yet flavorful. You need ground breakfast sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, crescent roll dough, and cheddar cheese. Each component plays a special role in creating a delicious bite.

Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer? Try my Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents! This recipe combines savory sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty Rotel for a delicious bite that's perfect for any gathering. With easy steps and helpful tips, you'll impress your friends and family in no time. Explore fun variations and serving suggestions to elevate your snack game. Click through to discover the full recipe and make your next event unforgettable!
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Ingredients
  

1 lb (450g) ground breakfast sausage

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease if necessary.

      In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until thoroughly combined and creamy.

        On a floured surface, unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines.

          Spoon a generous amount of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wider end of each crescent triangle. Sprinkle a bit of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the filling.

            Roll the crescent triangles from the widest end to the point, wrapping the filling snugly inside. Place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

              Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and flaky.

                Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro for an added touch of flavor and color.

                  Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 8

                    - Presentation Tips: Serve warm on a platter with a side of salsa for dipping and sprinkle with more cilantro for garnish.