Description
Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are irresistible, bite-sized snacks featuring a creamy filling of savory sausage, tangy Rotel tomatoes, and rich cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, these easy-to-make appetizers are sure to be a hit with family and friends. In just under 40 minutes, you can create a delicious treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat and stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth. Fold in drained Rotel tomatoes.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and pinch seams together to form rectangles. Spoon the sausage mixture onto each rectangle and top with shredded cheese.
- Roll up tightly from the wide end to form bites, placing seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg