Irresistible Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Bake with Smokey Ghosted Maple
Al Wood
Looking for a hearty dish that combines the comforting flavors of sausage and cream cheese with a sweet twist? Our Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Bake, featuring Wood's Smoked and Ghosted Maple Syrups, offers the perfect balance of savory richness and subtle sweetness, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or brunch.
Why Add Maple Syrup?
Infusing the classic sausage and cream cheese filling with Wood's Smoked and Ghosted Maple Syrups not only deepens the flavor with a smoky-sweet complexity but also adds a touch of Vermont's artisan charm to each bite.
Key Ingredients Highlight
- Sausage Meat: Offers a robust and meaty base, perfectly complemented by the creamy textures and flavors.
- Cream Cheese: Melts into the sausage, providing a creamy and tangy counterbalance to the meat's savoriness.
- Wood's Maple Syrups: The smoked and ghosted varieties introduce a delightful sweetness that elevates this dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Crescent Rolls: Form the flaky, buttery layers that encase the rich, flavorful filling.
Easy Preparation
This dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. Simply cook the sausage, mix in the syrups and cheeses, and sandwich the filling between layers of crescent dough. Bake until golden for a dish that's sure to please any crowd.
Serving Suggestions
Perfect for any gathering, serve this crescent bake fresh from the oven for breakfast, brunch, or even as a hearty dinner. Pair with a simple salad or steamed veggies to complete the meal.
Irresistible Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Bake with Smokey Ghosted Maple
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Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
14-16 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sausage meat
- 2 (8 oz.) cans of Crescent Rolls
- 1 (8 oz.) block Cream Cheese
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1 tablespoon Wood's Smoked Maple Syrup
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1 tablespoon Wood's Ghosted Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Directions
- Cook the sausage meat in a frying pan over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Use a spatula or turner to break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Drain off any grease. Use a paper towel to soak up grease that did not drain.
- Add the smoked and ghosted maple syrup.
- Add the block of cream cheese into the warm sausage meat. Stir and break it up until it melts completely. Add the grated cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350° F and spray a baking sheet with spray or line it with parchment paper.
The Build —
- Unroll one package of crescent roll dough onto a greased pan. Pinch the seams together to create a solid base with no gaps.
- Spread the warm sausage, cheese and syrup mixture evenly over the base dough layer. This layering is key to every bite being packed with flavor.
- Unroll the second dough package and place it over the filling. Carefully pinch the seams of the top and bottom dough layers together, sealing the delicious filling inside.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until the crust is golden and flaky. The aroma will be irresistible!