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Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
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Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a quick and flavorful snack featuring savory breakfast sausage, creamy cheese, and tangy, spicy Rotel tomatoes and green chilies wrapped in buttery crescent dough. Perfect as bite-sized appetizers or party treats, these easy-to-make crescent rolls combine creamy, savory, and zesty flavors with a flaky crust that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tube (8 oz) crescent roll dough

Optional Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and nicely crumbled. Drain the excess grease for a less oily bite.
  2. Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and well-drained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies. Add optional seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper if desired. Stir until the mixture is creamy and evenly blended.
  3. Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface and separate it into triangles along the pre-scored seams. Each triangle will form one bite.
  4. Assemble the Bites: Place a spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll the dough from the wide end toward the point, sealing in the filling to prevent leaks.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Arrange the filled crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and flaky.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the crescent bites to cool for a few minutes before serving so the filling sets and is not too hot to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
  • Don’t overfill the crescents to avoid leaks during baking.
  • Drain Rotel tomatoes well to prevent soggy dough.
  • Mini crescent rolls can be used to make party-sized bites.
  • Bake on parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: Rotel, sausage, cream cheese, crescent bites, appetizer, snack, party food, spicy snack, easy recipe

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