Ingredients
- 1 pound premium ground sausage mild, medium, or hot
- 2 8 ounce tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley for garnish
- Dipping sauces of choice marinara, ranch, etc.
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer to paper towels to drain, then cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled sausage with both grated cheeses and optional seasonings if using.
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Place an inverted 5-6 inch bowl in the center of your prepared baking sheet. Separate crescent dough into triangles and arrange them in a circle around the bowl, with wide ends overlapping at the bowl’s edge and points extending outward.
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Carefully remove the bowl. Distribute the sausage-cheese mixture evenly around the ring on the wide portions of dough.
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Fold each dough triangle point over the filling and tuck underneath the inner edge of dough to secure.
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Whisk together egg and water, then brush generously over the entire dough surface.
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Bake for 20-22 minutes until deeply golden, rotating pan halfway through baking.
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Allow to cool 5-7 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with dipping sauces of choice.
Notes
- For the most attractive presentation, make sure your sausage is broken into small, even crumbles – large chunks can make folding the dough difficult.
- If you notice the ring browning too quickly on top but still doughy in the center, cover loosely with foil for the final few minutes of baking.
- Create a Mexican-inspired version using chorizo sausage, pepper jack cheese, and serving with guacamole and salsa.
- Make an Italian variation with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan before baking.
- This ring is best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a 325°F oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal
