Description
A festive and savory wreath made with crescent roll dough, filled with a delicious mix of sausage, fresh herbs, and cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, then drain excess grease.
- Combine the cooked sausage with chopped herbs and shredded cheese in a bowl.
- Unroll the crescent dough and lay it in a circle, overlapping slightly.
- At the junction of the dough triangles, spoon a generous amount of the sausage mixture and fold over to seal.
- Brush the wreath with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and extra herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For lighter options, consider using turkey sausage or plant-based sausage. Serve with a herbed yogurt dip or zesty cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas, appetizer, wreath, sausage, herb, holiday baking, festive food