Sausage Crescent Cheese Balls

A fun twist on the popular sausage cheese balls using crescent dough! MORE + LESS -

lb bulk spicy sausage

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

1/2

teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed

can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

tablespoons all-purpose flour

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
2

In large bowl, mix sausage, cheese and rosemary; mix well using hands or spoon.
3

Unroll crescent dough on work surface; coat each side of dough with 1 tablespoon flour. Using pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into about 1/4-inch pieces. Mix crescent dough pieces into bowl of sausage mixture in small amounts until well blended.
4

Shape mixture into 42 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place in pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

To add a little kick (especially if you use sausage that's not spicy), add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce.
You can make the sausage cheese balls ahead. Just place on pan, cover with foil and reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through.