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Comforting Sausage and Cream Cheese Amish Bake Easy Crescent Crust Recipe

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A rich and comforting Amish bake featuring a creamy sausage filling wrapped in a flaky crescent crust, perfect for brunch or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until no pink remains and it’s nicely browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and milk. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and salt cautiously. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked sausage. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
  5. Open the crescent roll cans and unroll the dough on a clean surface. Press the perforations to seal, creating two large rectangles. Gently press one rectangle into the bottom of the greased baking dish, covering the base completely.
  6. Pour the sausage and cream cheese filling over the crescent dough base, spreading evenly with a spatula. Place the second crescent dough rectangle on top of the filling, pressing the edges to seal the casserole.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out mostly clean.
  8. Let the bake cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure sausage is well browned and drained to avoid soggy bake. Soften cream cheese before mixing for smooth texture. Press crescent dough seams gently to seal. Brush top with beaten egg for shiny crust. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly. Can add vegetables or swap cheeses for variations.

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Keywords: Amish bake, sausage bake, cream cheese casserole, crescent crust, brunch recipe, easy casserole, comfort food

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