🥐🌭 Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls — Flaky, Cheesy and Perfect for Busy Mornings!
These Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are one of those easy recipes that disappear almost as fast as you can make them.
Buttery crescent-roll dough is wrapped around savory breakfast sausage and melty cheese, then baked until golden, flaky, and delicious.
They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, school mornings, holidays, game day, family gatherings, or whenever you need something quick, filling, and easy to serve.
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: About 30 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 8 rolls
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough, 8-count
- 8 fully cooked breakfast sausage links
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Maple syrup for serving, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Crescent Dough
Open the crescent-roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
Lay them flat on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Add the Cheese
Sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheddar over the wide end of each triangle.
Do not overfill or the cheese may leak out excessively while baking.
4. Add the Sausage
Place one cooked breakfast sausage link across the wide end of each crescent triangle.
5. Roll Them Up
Starting at the wide end, roll the dough around the sausage toward the pointed end.
Place each roll seam-side down.
6. Prepare the Egg Wash
Whisk together the egg and milk.
Brush a light coating over each crescent roll.
This helps create a beautiful golden finish.
7. Season
Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and black pepper if desired.
8. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed and golden brown.
9. Serve
Let them cool for several minutes.
Serve warm with:
- Maple syrup
- Honey mustard
- Ketchup
- Hot sauce
- Scrambled eggs
- Fresh fruit
Tips
✅ Use fully cooked sausage links for the easiest preparation.
✅ Pepper Jack cheese adds a spicy twist.
✅ Do not overfill with cheese.
✅ Serve immediately for the flakiest texture.
Variations
Sausage, Egg and Cheese
Add a spoonful of soft scrambled egg before rolling.
Bacon Crescent Rolls
Replace sausage with cooked bacon strips.
Spicy Version
Add sliced jalapeños and Pepper Jack cheese.
Maple Version
Brush the cooked rolls lightly with maple syrup.
Make-Ahead
Assemble the rolls several hours ahead and refrigerate them covered.
Bake shortly before serving.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat at 325°F for 5–8 minutes or air-fry briefly until warm.
📌 Save this easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings or weekend brunch!
👇 Would you dip yours in maple syrup, hot sauce, or honey mustard?
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