Sausage, Rotel & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound plain sausage, cooked and crumbled
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained very well
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2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped (optional)
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1-2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
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2 tubes crescent rolls, each triangle cut in half lengthwise to create long, skinny triangles
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage crumbles, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, and herbs if using. Mix until evenly combined. Set aside.
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Unroll the crescent rolls. Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangle in half lengthwise to create two long, skinny triangles.
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Using a small cookie scoop or a heaping teaspoon measurement, place the sausage mixture onto the base of each crescent roll triangle. Roll up tightly.
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Place the rolled crescent rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
# Notes:
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Ensure the Rotel is very well drained to prevent excess moisture in the filling.