Here’s a complete guide to Sausage Crescent Rolls, including nutrition estimates, macros, and a recipe outline.
Sausage Crescent Rolls – Overview 🥐🌭
Sausage Crescent Rolls are a popular appetizer or breakfast snack:
- Pillsbury-style crescent roll dough wrapped around breakfast sausage
- Quick to bake and portable
- Can be served with mustard, ketchup, or maple syrup
Estimated Nutrition
Per 1 roll (~50 g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180–220 kcal |
| Protein | 6–8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15–18 g |
| └ Fiber | 0–1 g |
| └ Sugars | 1–2 g |
| Fat | 11–14 g |
| └ Saturated Fat | 4–6 g |
| Sodium | 350–450 mg |
Macro Breakdown (approx.):
- Fat: 50–55%
- Carbs: 30–35%
- Protein: 15–20%
Using lean sausage reduces fat and calories.
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 rolls)
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 breakfast sausage links or ½ lb bulk sausage
- Optional: shredded cheese, egg wash for golden top
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare sausage:
- For links: cook partially in skillet (optional).
- For bulk sausage: cook and season, then let cool slightly.
- Assemble rolls:
- Unroll crescent dough and separate triangles.
- Place sausage (or a spoonful of cooked bulk sausage) at the wide end of triangle.
- Roll dough over sausage, tucking ends underneath.
- Optional cheese: Sprinkle inside or on top.
- Bake: 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Warm with mustard, ketchup, or maple syrup.
Tips & Variations
- 🧀 Cheesy rolls: Add a slice of cheddar or pepper jack inside
- 🌶️ Spicy: Use chorizo or add crushed red pepper to sausage
- ⚖️ Lighter version: Use lean turkey sausage and smaller dough portions
- 🕒 Make ahead: Assemble and freeze before baking; bake directly from frozen (add 2–3 min)
If you want, I can:
- 🧮 Calculate exact nutrition for your batch including cheese
- 🍴 Make a high-protein or lower-fat version
- 💡 Suggest dipping sauces that keep it healthy
Do you want me to make a high-protein, lower-fat sausage crescent roll version?