Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Casserole
A savory, indulgent casserole combining flaky crescent dough, cooked turkey sausage, creamy Philadelphia cream cheese, and golden cheddar cheese. Perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tube crescent roll dough
- 1 lb turkey sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
- 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- Press crescent dough evenly into the dish, sealing seams
- Cook turkey sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and browned, draining excess fat
- Mix cooked sausage into softened cream cheese until well combined
- Spread mixture over dough in the baking dish
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use equal portions of dough when forming the crust for even baking
Avoid overcooking sausage to prevent dryness
High-quality cheese enhances flavor
For added nutrition, stir in diced spinach or mushrooms
Chill or freeze leftovers within 1 hour of baking
Store in refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for 2 months
Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes
Avoid overcooking sausage to prevent dryness
High-quality cheese enhances flavor
For added nutrition, stir in diced spinach or mushrooms
Chill or freeze leftovers within 1 hour of baking
Store in refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for 2 months
Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes