These simple and savory breakfast sausage crescent rolls are a cinch to prepare and make the perfect addition to your menu for the holidays.
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This post was originally published on November 18, 2022. Last updated on December 16, 2024.
Easy Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls For The Holidays
Most years, we travel to see family for the holidays.
Which means Christmas morning resembles something like the scene out of Home Alone when Kevin’s family realizes they’ve overslept.
Can you picture it?
Okay…so maybe that’s a bit dramatic.
We certainly aren’t rushing to catch a plane to Paris.
But more bodies equal more chaos.
And with a lot of hungry mouths to feed, easy, no-fuss foods are a must.
Enter the breakfast sausage crescent roll (or as my girls like to call it, “breakfast sausage pigs in a blanket”).
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
If you’re looking for a simple recipe the whole family will love, these savory breakfast crescent rolls are hearty, delicious, and perfect for your Christmas breakfast menu—or even as a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
This recipe makes 16 crescent rolls, but can easily be doubled (or even tripled) to feed a large crowd.
Table of Contents
- Easy Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls For The Holidays
- Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- How to Make Holiday Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
- How to Store Leftovers
- What Else Can You Serve With the Sausage Crescent Rolls?
- Easy Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls For The Holidays
- Printable Recipe Card for Holiday Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
- Did You Enjoy This Recipe? PIN It for Later!
Ingredients for Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
- 2 cans 8-count crescent rolls
- 16 fully cooked breakfast sausage links
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- everything bagel seasoning
- maple syrup for dipping (optional)
Equipment Needed
- Baking Sheet
- Basting Brush
- Cooling Rack
How to Make Holiday Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
Step 1: Cook Your Sausages
First, preheat your oven to 375℉ and lightly spray two baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
Then, while your oven warms up, prepare the sausage links.
I used Jimmy Dean heat ‘n serve precooked original-flavored sausage links, but any brand will work.
Heat the sausages according to the directions on the package.
Once they are hot, blot off any excess grease, and let the sausage links cool for a few minutes before wrapping them in the crescent roll dough.
Step 2: Wrap the Sausages in Crescent Rolls
Next, separate the crescent roll dough into triangles.
I used the Pillsbury brand, but again, any variety will work!
Place one sausage link on each triangle, and then start from the tip of the triangle, and wrap the dough around the sausage link.
Repeat this step until each sausage link is wrapped in dough.
Use a basting brush to gently brush melted butter on top of each crescent roll and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Step 3: Bake Your Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
Bake the breakfast sausage crescent rolls for 12-15 minutes; or until the crescents are golden brown.
Let them cool for 3-5 minutes on the pan, and then plate and serve while warm.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!
I highly suggest dipping them in maple syrup.
The savory and sweet combination takes these holiday breakfast sausage crescent rolls over the top!
But if you prefer to skip the syrup, they’re just as delicious without it.
How to Store Leftovers
To store your leftover breakfast sausage crescent rolls let them cool completely, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to a month.
To defrost your frozen breakfast sausage rolls, just pop them in the fridge overnight.
When you’re ready to reheat, warm them up in a 350°F oven until they’re hot and the pastry is nice and crispy.
For a quicker option, try an air fryer—it’ll heat them up faster and make them extra crispy!
What Else Can You Serve With the Sausage Crescent Rolls?
These breakfast sausage crescent rolls go with just about anything.
Here are a few of my other favorite Christmas breakfast recipes.
Christmas Morning Quiche | Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Cinnamon-Sugar Monkey Bread | Bacon and Egg Potato Bake
Easy Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls For The Holidays
My whole family raved about this recipe.
It’s one we’ll have on repeat throughout the holidays (and beyond!)
Don’t forget, if you try these easy breakfast sausage crescent rolls during the holidays, rate the recipe on the card below and let other readers know what you think.
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Enjoy!
Printable Recipe Card for Holiday Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
Easy Holiday Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 cans 8-count crescent rolls
- 16 fully-cooked sausage links
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- everything bagel seasoning
- maple syrup for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉ and lightly spray two baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat the sausages according to the directions on the package. Once they are hot, blot off any excess grease. Let the sausage links cool for a few minutes before wrapping them in crescent roll dough.
- Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Place one sausage link on each triangle. Start from the tip of the triangle, and wrap the dough around the sausage link. Repeat until all sausages are wrapped.
- Use a basting brush to gently brush melted butter on top of each crescent roll and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown. Let cool for 3-5 minutes on the pan.
- Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping sauce (if desired).
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I was wondering if you think using a spoonful of cooked crumbled breakfast sausage could work instead of the links?
Hi Lorie, I think you could absolutley try! I haven’t done it myself, but I have seen different recipes that use cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage instead. If you try it, I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Hi Jen!
These look delicious, but is there any way to start them the night before? I worry about them either being soggy or the dough not rising properly.
Thanks so much!
Hi Sally,
I used store-bought crescent rolls in the tube, so there is not need for them to rise. If you’d like, you can brown the sausages in advance to save some time. I’ve only ever made them the day of since it’s such a quick recipe to pull-together, but I’d think could certainly prep them the night before. Just make sure to cover your pan with plastic wrap to prevent the dough from drying out.
I hope that helps!
I can’t wait to try these Jen! They look delicious. You had me at crescent rolls!
Thank you so much, Kim. I can’t wait to hear what you think! Enjoy!
Jen these look delish! Adding them to our Christmas morning rotation!!!
Thank you, Stacy. I hope you enjoy them!