Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 breakfast sausage links (fully cooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese)
- 2 large eggs (optional, for egg wash or scrambling inside)
- 1 tablespoon milk (if making scrambled eggs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Optional Fillings:
- Cooked scrambled eggs
- Diced bell peppers
- Sautéed onions
- Jalapeños
- Hash browns
Instructions
🔪 Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using raw sausage, cook them until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Optional: Scramble eggs with a splash of milk, salt, and pepper until soft-set.
🌀 Step 2: Roll Out the Dough
- Unroll the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Separate into 8 pre-cut triangles.
🧀 Step 3: Fill and Assemble
- Sprinkle each triangle with shredded cheese.
- Add one sausage link at the wide end of the triangle.
- Optional: Add a spoonful of scrambled eggs or additional fillings.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end to the point, encasing the sausage and fillings.
🥚 Step 4: Add Egg Wash (Optional)
- Beat one egg and lightly brush over the tops of the rolls for a shiny, golden finish.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
- Place the wrapped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Note: Nutritional values may vary based on exact ingredients and portion sizes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 530mg
- Protein: 9g
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