Description
These Rotel Spiced Sausage & Cream Cheese Bites are perfect for any gathering or as a tasty snack. The combination of spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and a touch of Rotel heat wrapped in flaky crescent dough is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spicy breakfast sausage (or regular if preferred)
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles), drained well
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough or crescent dough sheets
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, mix together cooked sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Assemble bites: Unroll crescent dough and cut into squares or separate triangles. Spoon filling onto each square, fold corners over, pinch to seal, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- You can prep the filling ahead and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- These bites are great for parties and can be frozen after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
