Sausage Crescent Rolls Appetizer (Printable)

Golden crescent dough around savory sausages—warm, hand-held bites perfect for parties and game day snacking.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

02 - 8 small fully cooked breakfast sausages or cocktail sausages

03 - 1 tablespoon melted butter

04 - 1 teaspoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Unroll crescent dough and divide into 8 triangles.

03 - Place one sausage on the wide end of each triangle. Roll up tightly toward the point.

04 - Set the prepared rolls seam-side down on the lined baking sheet.

05 - Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.

06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

07 - Allow to cool briefly before serving. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces.

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Your friends will think you pulled off something fancy, but inside you know it's secretly effortless.
They're the only bite-sized snack I've made that vanishes before the beer bottles empty.

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Once, I failed to pinch the dough tightly and my sausages burst out mid-bake—seal them snugly for best results.
Brushing with butter before baking adds flavor and that gorgeous golden color rather than after.

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If your dough feels sticky, chill it for five minutes before unrolling—it’ll cooperate better.
A touch of grated cheese under the sausage finishes these with a gooey surprise hidden inside.