🛒 Ingredients
1 lb (450g) pork sausage, casings removed (mild, hot, or maple for twist)
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (do not use biscuits or pie crust)
Optional (But Highly Recommended) Add-Ins:
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp cracked black pepper
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (extra cheesiness never hurts)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
🔥 Pro Tip: Use full-fat cream cheese — low-fat versions can make it grainy when baked.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2️⃣ Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked (~6–8 mins).
Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
3️⃣ Mix Filling
In a bowl, combine:
Cooked sausage
Cream cheese
Garlic powder, onion powder, pepper (if using)
Shredded cheddar (if using)
Mix until smooth and well blended.
4️⃣ Assemble the Casserole
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Spoon about 2–3 tbsp filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up from wide end to point, enclosing the filling.
Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
Optional: Pinch ends to seal.
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake 18–22 minutes, until crescents are deep golden brown and puffed.
Cool 2–3 minutes.
6️⃣ Serve & Smile
Garnish with parsley or chives.
Serve warm!
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
With a light arugula salad + lemon vinaigrette
As a brunch star alongside scrambled eggs
With fruit salad for sweet-tart balance
Dipped in marinara or ranch sauce (yes, really!)
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🌱 Vegetarian? Swap sausage for seasoned lentils or plant-based crumbles
🌶️ Spicy Kick: Use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes
🧀 Extra Cheesy: Stuff a small cube of mozzarella inside before rolling
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble unbaked, freeze on tray, then bag — bake from frozen (+5 mins)
❄️ Freeze Baked Ones: Reheat in oven at 350°F for 8–10 mins — stays crispy!
🥞 Breakfast Twist: Add scrambled eggs to the filling for a full morning feast
🧠 Why This Works So Well
Crescent dough = built-in flakiness and buttery flavor
Cream cheese + sausage = rich, savory filling that doesn’t dry out
Roll-up method = portable, handheld perfection
Fast bake time = ideal texture — melty inside, crisp outside
It’s not magic — it’s genius simplicity. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Things Are Simple & Savory
You don’t need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen to make something truly special.
Just good sausage, real cheese, and love.
This 3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole proves that great food doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to satisfy.
So next time you’re staring into the fridge wondering what to make…
Grab that tube of crescent rolls.
Whip up this easy recipe.
And let your kitchen fill with the scent of garlic, butter, and joy.
Because great food doesn’t have to be hard —
It just has to taste like it came from the heart. 💛