{"id":"00ad150a-ad0f-4358-b8f7-68b3f5225d54","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/00ad150a-ad0f-4358-b8f7-68b3f5225d54","source_url":"https://cookingwithcarlee.com/sausage-cream-cheese-crescent-bake/","title":"Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Bake","description":"Sausage cream cheese crescent bake is layers of flaky goodness around a savory filling. It is a perfect addition to breakfast or brunch or cut it in small squares for an appetizer.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT7M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT27M","image_url":"https://cookingwithcarlee.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/close-sausage-cream-cheese-crescent-bake-squares.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"16 ounces crescent roll dough ((2 8 oz. tubes))","item":"crescent roll dough ((2 8 oz. tubes))","quantity":16,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"16 ounces sausage","item":"sausage","quantity":16,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"8 ounces cream cheese","item":"cream cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large skillet, brown 16 ounces sausage until cooked through. Drain off any excess grease and then stir in the 8 ounces cream cheese until the mixture is mostly uniform."},{"number":3,"text":"Press one tube of crescent rolls into the bottom of the pan, pinching together the seems as you go."},{"number":4,"text":"Gently spread the sausage mixture over the bottom crust."},{"number":5,"text":"Top with the remaining crescent dough, pinching together the seems to form a crust."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve warm or at room temperature."},{"number":8,"text":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T00:20:08.158214+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T00:20:08.158214+00:00"}