Zesty Sausage Squares Appetizer

Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual gatherings, these Zesty Sausage Squares are a crowd-pleasing appetizer bursting with bold flavors and melty textures. A savory blend of spiced ground sausage, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and diced green chilies is nestled between buttery layers of crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. Seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of black pepper, these bite-sized delights pack just the right amount of zest in every square. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, this dish is an ideal option for anyone looking for a flavorful, fuss-free finger food. Serve them warm for maximum cheesy satisfaction, and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground sausage (mild or spicy)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces Diced green chilies (canned)
• 2 cans Crescent roll dough
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain off excess fat and remove from heat.

Step 3

Add the cream cheese to the cooked sausage and stir until melted and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

Open one can of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing the seams together to make one solid layer.

Step 6

Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the crescent dough layer.

Step 7

Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the top of the sausage mixture, pressing the seams together and tucking the edges slightly to seal.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into small squares.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1366.8 grams (1366.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4213

Total Fat 304.50g	390%
Saturated Fat 138.60g	693%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 668mg	223%
Sodium 9980mg	434%
Total Carbohydrate 207.60g	75%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 60.00g
Protein 148.70g	297%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1147mg	88%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1360mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 19.9%