Cranberry-Sausage-Walnut Crescent Roll-ups
A crescent dough sheet filled with a mixture of cream cheese, cooked sausage crumbles, walnuts, topped with cranberry sauce, then rolled, sliced and baked. These Cranberry-Sausage-Walnut Crescent Roll-ups are the perfect appetizer.
The past few months have been filled with holidays, parties, and now football season is upon us. All of these occasions call for serving easy to make, delicious, and colorful appetizers.
My refrigerator always has at least 1 can of Pillsbury Refrigerated Dough Sheet in there. So many appetizers start with this.
How To Make Cranberry Sausage Walnut Crescent Roll-ups
(Full list of ingredients and instructions in printable recipe card.)
INGREDIENTS:
crescent dough sheet
cream cheese
ground sausage
walnuts
whole berry cranberry sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
To make these roll-ups, start by unrolling a can of the dough sheet. Press into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Spread cream cheese over the dough. Top with cooked sausage crumbles, walnuts and cranberry sauce.
Roll dough up like a jelly roll. Slice into 16 equal slices and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake until light golden brown, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm.
Why You Will Love Cranberry Sausage Walnut Roll-ups
They are so quick and easy to make, serves a crowd, and the flavor combination is perfect for fall and the holidays.
These roll-ups look so pretty to serve guests.
These Cranberry-Sausage-Walnut Roll-ups are also perfect to serve at a brunch.
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- The recipe calls for using the refrigerated dough sheet (I use Pillsbury), but if you cannot find it, use a can of crescent rolls.
Just pinch the seams together if using crescent rolls. - After you spread on the filling, roll the dough up from the widest side, like cinnamon rolls. Slice with a serrated knife, 16 equal size pieces.
Can these be made ahead of time?
They are best if served soon after baking. They will become soggy if you make them too far in advance.
You can place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 day. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes, just until warm..
Some other great appetizer recipes are
Roast Beef and Cheese Pinwheels
Chicken Bacon Caprese Bites
Ham and Cream Cheese Roll-ups
Hot Pimento Sausage Dip
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CRANBERRY-SAUSAGE-WALNUT CRESCENT ROLL-UPS
Ingredients
- 1 8oz can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup ground sausage cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent dough sheet onto a large cutting board and press gently, into a 12x 9 inch rectangle. Spread cream cheese evenly over the dough sheet with an offset spatula. Top evenly, with the sausage and walnuts. Spread the cranberry sauce over the ingredients.
- Beginning with the long side, roll up like a jelly roll. Using a serrated knife, slice into 16 equal slices. Arrange on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until crust is a light golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack for 5 minutes, then arrange on a serving plate.
Notes
- The recipe calls for using the refrigerated dough sheet (I use Pillsbury), but if you cannot find it, use a can of crescent rolls.
Just pinch the seams together if using crescent rolls. - After you spread on the filling, roll the dough up from the widest side, like cinnamon rolls. Slice with a serrated knife, 16 equal size pieces.
