Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring

5 from 3 votes

This savory Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring is guaranteed to wow your guests! A golden pastry filled with melty cheese and savory sausage makes an irresistible dish everyone will love.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 395

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 pound premium ground sausage mild, medium, or hot
2 8 ounce tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Dipping sauces of choice marinara, ranch, etc.

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer to paper towels to drain, then cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled sausage with both grated cheeses and optional seasonings if using.
Place an inverted 5-6 inch bowl in the center of your prepared baking sheet. Separate crescent dough into triangles and arrange them in a circle around the bowl, with wide ends overlapping at the bowl's edge and points extending outward.
Carefully remove the bowl. Distribute the sausage-cheese mixture evenly around the ring on the wide portions of dough.
Fold each dough triangle point over the filling and tuck underneath the inner edge of dough to secure.
Whisk together egg and water, then brush generously over the entire dough surface.
Bake for 20-22 minutes until deeply golden, rotating pan halfway through baking.
Allow to cool 5-7 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with dipping sauces of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal

Notes

For the most attractive presentation, make sure your sausage is broken into small, even crumbles - large chunks can make folding the dough difficult.
If you notice the ring browning too quickly on top but still doughy in the center, cover loosely with foil for the final few minutes of baking.
Create a Mexican-inspired version using chorizo sausage, pepper jack cheese, and serving with guacamole and salsa.
Make an Italian variation with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan before baking.
This ring is best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a 325°F oven until warmed through.

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