Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs Recipe

Crispy, golden-brown crescent rolls filled with savory sausage and melty cheese! These delightful breakfast puffs are perfect for any meal – breakfast, brunch, or even as an appetizer. Their flaky pastry and irresistible filling make them a crowd-pleaser, especially when served with your favorite dipping sauce like creamy cheese sauce, vibrant salsa, or sweet and spicy jam. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 314.3 kcal

Protein 28g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs

Breakfast Sausage Links
Crescent Roll Dough
14 slices cheddar cheese (about 1 ounce each)

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How to Make Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs

Cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage according to package directions.
Drain the cooked sausage thoroughly on paper towels.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Unroll one package (14.1 ounces) of refrigerated crescent roll dough.
Separate the dough into 14 triangles.
Place one slice (about 1 ounce) of cheddar cheese and one cooked sausage link onto the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up each triangle tightly, starting from the wide end.
Place the rolled-up puffs seam-side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce (cheese sauce, salsa, or spicy jam).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

Fat

39g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs?

Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs?

Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs has approximately 314.3 calories per serving, with about 28 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 30 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs?

The key ingredients for Cheese Filled Breakfast Puffs are Breakfast Sausage Links, Crescent Roll Dough, Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.