Becky McPherson, Birmingham, AL; Bake-Off® Contest 40, 2002
Ready in less than 30 minutes! Prep Time: 20 min ; Start to Finish: 1 hr; Makes: 32 servings / Sausage and two kinds of cheese turn crescent rolls into a rich and tasty appetizer.
2 (8-oz.) cans Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 lb. hot or mild bulk pork sausage
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Recipe
Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll 1 can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust.
Brown sausage in large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Remove sausage from skillet; discard drippings. Add cream cheese to same skillet. Cook over low heat until melted. Add cooked sausage; stir to coat. Spoon evenly over crust in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle; firmly press perforations to seal. Carefully place over cheese.
Bake at 375°F. for 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Cut into small squares.