Sausage Crescent Rolls

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a medium skillet, lightly brown sausage over medium heat and drain any excess grease. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins While the sausage is still hot, add the softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Allow the mixture to cool completely. (15 minutes cooling time)

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Arrange the triangles to form two rectangles, pinching the seams together to seal. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Form a log of the cooled sausage mixture lengthwise down the center of each rectangle. For a variation, lay down thin slices of pepperoni before adding the sausage and sprinkle cheddar on top of sausage

Recipe View 10 mins Fold the long sides of the pastry over the sausage log, overlapping slightly to completely enclose the filling. Gently press the seams to seal. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the sausage rolls seam-down on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush the tops with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle evenly with poppy seeds. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Let the sausage rolls cool completely on the baking sheet before slicing into 1 1/2-inch slices and serving. (15 minutes)