Name: Savory Sausage Cups
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Sausage; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces garden vegetable cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 0.25 cup finely chopped green onion; 2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll sheets

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Regular Sausage
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces garden vegetable cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
cup finely chopped red bell pepper
cup finely chopped green onion
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll sheets

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the sausage. Cook and stir with a spatula, breaking it apart until fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the sausage and let it cool.
In a bowl, combine the regular cream cheese, vegetable cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, chopped bell pepper, green onion, and the cooled, crumbled sausage. Mix well and set aside.
Unroll one crescent dough sheet and press it into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 6 rows across and 4 rows vertically to create 24 squares. Repeat with the second package of dough.
Place one square of dough into each cup of two nonstick 24-cup mini muffin tins. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
Drop a heaping teaspoon of the sausage filling into each cup. The filling should reach the top of each cup but does not need to be pressed down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
Allow the mini bites to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tins before transferring them to a platter.

Recipe Tip: If crescent dough sheets are unavailable, you can substitute with two 8-ounce cans of crescent dough rolls. When unrolling, be sure to press all seams tightly together before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 71
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 4g
Protein: 2g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 112mg
Total Sugars: 1g
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 24mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 16mg

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Rachel Jackson

10/09/2025 02:36:23 AM

I have made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with everyone!! I wanted to take a picture last time, but they were devoured as soon as I put them out. : )

Timothy Allen

10/09/2025 01:23:57 AM

These sausage cups make fantastic appetizers! I decided to experiment by using sweet Hawaiian crescent rolls for half of the batch, and they turned out to be my favorite. Although there wasn't a significant difference in taste, the sweet ones had a unique touch. I had some leftover filling, so I recommend having an extra package of crescent rolls on hand to use it all up. Filling the cups was a breeze using a cookie scoop.

Frank Rodriguez

10/10/2025 08:08:26 AM

We absolutely loved this recipe! My tip would be to prepare the cup ingredients in advance and let them come to room temperature before using a small cookie scoop to fill the cups. I halved the recipe and due to COVID restrictions, I'll have to wait to share these with friends. These cups make a fantastic appetizer for parties! Thank you, Jimmy Dean! We are big fans of your sausage and these appetizers were a hit!

Larry Hill

10/11/2025 03:49:23 PM

I improvised with ingredients on hand instead of making a trip to the store. With just five ounces of goat cheese instead of the recommended cream cheese and fresh local sausage in place of Jimmy Dean, the recipe still produced a fantastic outcome. The simplicity of the recipe allows for easy modifications that turn out just as well. These make perfect high-protein grab-and-go snacks.

Joseph Mitchell

10/09/2025 04:42:31 AM

I prepared these for post-church refreshments and received an overwhelming number of requests for the recipe; without a doubt, a must-keep!

Michael Scott

10/12/2025 01:59:33 AM

This is definitely a go-to option for breakfast during the holidays, perfect for a change of pace.

Margaret Carter

10/09/2025 01:02:03 AM

These appetizers were a hit with everyone, even the grandkids.

Karen King

10/12/2025 02:43:07 AM

Absolutely adored these Sausage Cups! They are incredibly simple to whip up and ideal for any party or get-together. I even decided to freeze a few for New Year's Eve!

Stephen Anderson

10/10/2025 03:11:18 PM

I was tempted to sauté the bell pepper and green onions, but I stayed true to the recipe. I'm really glad I did because it turned out perfectly without that extra step. I halved the recipe and ended up with exactly 24 mini cups of pure deliciousness. These little treats are so scrumptious and simple to make. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe!