If you’re looking for a show-stopping appetizer that’s as fun to eat as it is to serve, this Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring is the answer. Golden, flaky crescent roll dough wraps around a savory mix of sausage and gooey cheese, creating a beautiful ring that’s perfect for parties, brunch, or even a cozy weekend breakfast. It’s easy to make, looks impressive on the table, and disappears in minutes once served!
Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Premium ground sausage (mild, medium, or hot) | 1 pound |
| Refrigerated crescent roll dough | 2 (8 oz) tubes |
| Freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese | 1 cup |
| Freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Water | 1 tablespoon |
| Optional: Garlic powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Optional: Italian seasoning | ½ teaspoon |
| Freshly chopped parsley | 2 tablespoons |
| Dipping sauces (marinara, ranch, etc.) | As desired |
Instructions:
Prep Oven & Sausage:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbly, about 8–10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool completely.
Make the Filling & Arrange Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine cooled sausage with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning if using. Place an inverted 5–6 inch bowl in the center of the baking sheet as a guide. 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.
Assemble & Bake:
Remove the bowl from the center. Evenly spoon the sausage-cheese mixture around the ring on the wide part of the dough. Fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling and tuck them under the inner ring. Whisk egg and water together, then brush over the dough for a golden finish. Bake 20–22 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden brown.
Cool & Serve:
Let the crescent ring cool for 5–7 minutes before transferring to a platter. Garnish with parsley and serve alongside dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, or your favorite flavors.
Note: Try swapping in chorizo and pepper jack for a Mexican-style version, or Italian sausage and mozzarella for an Italian twist.
This crescent ring is flaky, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible—guaranteed to be the hit of your next gathering!