Crescent Sausage Rolls are a delicious smoked sausage recipe that works great as an appetizer or for breakfast! They take just minutes to make and use only TWO ingredients! A fun play on pigs in a blanket that are so yummy and always the first item to disappear from the appetizer table.
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Smoked sausage wrapped in crescent rolls are a play on the classic pigs in a blanket appetizer. They’re great because everyone always loves them and they work for all types of occasions. However, I replaced the classic little smokies with smoked sausage for something a bit different. I’m so glad I did because these little crescent-wrapped guys are absolutely delicious! Jumbo-sized little smokies!
Juicy, flavorful smoked beef sausage is wrapped in crescent roll dough and then baked to golden, crispy perfection. Every bite is beefy, smoky, and full of that delicious buttery flavor of crescent roll.
It’s a new take on an old favorite that has everyone coming back for more again and again. Cook up a batch for your next party, potluck, game day bash, movie night, or simply for an after school snack. They work for literally any occasion.
Try some more savory crescent roll recipes! I think you’re going to love these jalapeño cream cheese crescent rolls or this pigs in a blanket monkey bread!
Why You’ll Love This Crescent Wrapped Smoked Sausage Recipe
- Incredibly popular with everyone. No matter when and where you serve these little bites, they always get eaten first!
- Super easy to make. Using just two ingredients, they go together in a matter of minutes.
- Crescent sausage rolls are so, so good. All that beefy, smoky flavor and buttery crescent roll dough combine to create an appetizer that is absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
It only takes 2 ingredients to make these crescent wrapped smoked sausage recipe. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
- Crescent rolls: I always use Pillsbury original crescent rolls (8-count)! This pre-made dough makes this sausage appetizer so easy to make.
- Sausage: My favorite brand is Eckrich family pack of beef smoked sausage. Of course, you can use other types of similar sausages if you prefer.
Variations
I also have some fun variations to help you switch things up even more.
- Experiment with Different Sausages: This recipe works with everything from jalapeño sausage to cheese stuffed sausage and more. You can even use summer sausage or kielbasa for a completely different flavor.
- Make Them Cheesy: Wrap a slice of cheese around the sausage before you roll it up in the crescent. You can also sprinkle some Parmesan cheese or shredded cheese on top before baking.
- Sprinkle with Seasoning: Keep it basic with just some kosher salt and black pepper or jazz it up even more with Italian herbs, parsley, garlic salt, and other flavors you love.
How to Make Crescent Wrapped Smoked Sausage
Making this delicious appetizer is just as easy as gathering up the ingredients. It only takes a few simple steps and a few minutes of baking.
- Step 1: Prep. Get the oven preheating while you’re assembling your sausage in crescent rolls and lightly spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Prepare the Crescent Dough. Unroll the crescent roll dough and pinch the edges together making one solid crescent roll sheet. Cut the dough into long, 1-inch wide strips.
- Step 3: Wrap the Sausage. Wrap the crescent dough strips around the sausage pieces. Space the dough to use it all up but to make sure you have enough to cover all the sausage pieces. Alternatively, you can cut the sausage into bite-size pieces and wrap them individually with the shorter pieces of the crescent roll dough.
- Step 4: Bake. Place the crescent dough-wrapped sausage pieces on your prepared baking pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the sausage is heated through.
- Step 5: Cut and Serve. Place the baked sausages on a cutting board to slice them into equal pieces. Serve with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
Although sausage wrapped in dough is super easy to make, there are a few tips that will help you avoid any potholes on the road to deliciousness.
- Don’t Skip the Spray. Lightly spray your cookie sheet with nonstick spray to avoid your sausage roll ups sticking. You can also line your baking tray with parchment paper instead.
- More Color and a Bit of Shine. Brush the crescent dough with an egg wash for even more golden color.
- Serving: Enjoy these as breakfast sausage rolls or as a party appetizer or snack. I love to serve a dip or several on the side for dipping. Try them with spicy ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, jalapeño salsa, or some jalapeño cilantro dip.
- Store and Reheat: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat them, bake them in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely. Just cut up the sausage, wrap them, and cover and refrigerate. Then, bake them the next day when you’re ready to serve them.
Yes, you can! Prepare the sausages with the dough as instructed. Place a piece of parchment in your air fryer and add the sausages. Leave some space in between the pieces so you may need to cook them in batches. Cook at 350° F for 8-12 minutes or until the dough is browned and the sausage is heated.
These tasty smoked sausage crescent rolls are a super fun and tasty take on an old favorite. Using crescent dough and any of your favorite smoked sausages, you’ll be able to make this classic appetizer for any occasion in just a matter of minutes.
They’re perfect for keeping on hand for afterschool snacks or to whip up quickly for a potluck or party. Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
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Crescent Wrapped Smoked Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 container Pillsbury™ original crescent rolls 8 count
- 30 ounce package beef smoked sausage Eckrich® family pack
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and lightly spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Unroll crescent rolls and pinch the seams together and roll it out so it makes one solid crescent sheet.
- Cut into long strips about an inch thick.
- Take one strip and start wrapping it around the sausage.
- Add another strip as needed (can cut sausage into smaller sizes before wrapping) and continue wrapping until all the sausage is wrapped.
- Place wrapped sausages on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crescents are golden brown and sausage is heated through.
- Remove from oven and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Don’t Skip the Spray. Lightly spray your cookie sheet with nonstick spray to avoid your sausage roll ups sticking. You can also line your baking tray with parchment paper instead.
- More Color and a Bit of Shine. Brush the crescent dough with an egg wash for even more golden color.
- Serving: Enjoy these as breakfast sausage rolls or as a party appetizer or snack. I love to serve a dip or several on the side for dipping. Try them with spicy ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, jalapeño salsa, or some jalapeño cilantro dip.
- Store and Reheat: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat them, bake them in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
