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Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents are a tasty snack. This dish wraps a creamy sausage filling inside baked crescent rolls. The filling combines breakfast sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes. You can taste the zesty kick from the green chilies. Each bite offers a rich and savory flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents

Discover the irresistible flavor of Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents, the perfect savory bite for any occasion. These delicious crescents combine creamy sausage filling and flaky dough, making them a crowd-pleaser at parties or game days. With easy-to-follow steps and tips for enhancing flavor, you'll impress your guests in no time. Click through to explore the full recipe and elevate your snacking experience!
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Ingredients
  

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls

1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled

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

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

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

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease from the pan.

      Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and well incorporated with the sausage.

        Stir in the can of Rotel tomatoes (with juices), shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

          While the mixture cools, unroll the crescent rolls on a clean, flat surface and separate them into triangles as per the can’s instructions.

            Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage and cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll them up tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point.

              Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.

                Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

                  Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 8

                    - Presentation Tips: Serve the crescents warm on a platter with a side of salsa or guacamole for dipping, and sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top for an added touch!