Sausage Cheese Crescents Recipe

Name: Sausage Cheese Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 2 cups warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup mashed potato flakes; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour; 12 ounces bulk Italian sausage; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 large egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add the eggs, potato flakes, butter, sugar, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside to cool.
4
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; sprinkle with 1 cup sausage and 1/4 cup cheese. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
5
Roll up wedges from the wide ends and place point side down 2 in. apart on greased
6
. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with egg.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

1525

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 cups warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 4 large eggs, room temperature, 1 cup mashed potato flakes, and more.

Yes, Sausage Cheese Crescents falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sausage Cheese Crescents

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Variations & substitutions

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