Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (optional for extra meltiness)
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 triangles each)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Optional Add-Ins

• Diced green onions
• Cooked bacon bits
• Jalapeños
• Diced bell peppers
• Cream cheese (¼ cup for creamier filling)

Garnish

• Fresh parsley
• Sesame seeds
• Melted butter brush

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

1. In a skillet over medium heat:
2. Cook sausage until browned and fully cooked
3. Break into small crumbles
4. Drain excess grease
5. Season with:
6. Garlic powder
7. Black pepper
8. Paprika
9. Let cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough Ring

1. Preheat oven to:
2. 375°F (190°C)
3. On a baking sheet, arrange crescent triangles in a circle:
4. Wide ends overlapping in the center
5. Points facing outward
6. Press center edges slightly to form a ring base.

Step 3: Add the Filling

1. In a bowl mix:
2. Cooked sausage
3. Cheddar cheese
4. Mozzarella cheese (optional)
5. Spoon mixture evenly around the center of the dough ring.

Step 4: Fold the Ring

1. Fold the pointed ends of dough over the filling.
2. Tuck each point under the inner edge to seal.
3. Brush with melted butter if desired.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake for:
2. 20–25 minutes
3. until golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 6: Cool and Slice

1. Let rest for:
2. 5–10 minutes
3. before slicing.

Step 7: Serve

1. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 320–420 kcal · Protein: 12g · Fat: 24g · Carbohydrates: 20g · Saturated Fat: 10g · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 3g · Sodium: 650mg