Easy 3-Ingredient Sausage & Cream Cheese Casserole

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This 3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole—often called “Sausage Squares”—is the definition of easy comfort food. A flaky, buttery crescent crust surrounds a rich, savory filling, while the cream cheese melts into the sausage to create a smooth, perfectly seasoned bite without needing extra spices. It’s ideal for holiday brunches or sliced into bite-sized pieces for game-day snacking.

3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole

📝 Ingredients

Ground sausage — 1 lb
Cream cheese, softened — 8 oz
Crescent roll dough — 2 cans (8 oz each)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess grease to keep the crust from becoming soggy.

Step 3: Mix in Cream Cheese
Add the softened cream cheese to the hot sausage and stir until fully melted and evenly combined. Remove from heat.

Step 4: Create the Base Layer
Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.

Step 5: Assemble
Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the dough. Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it on top, pressing the edges to seal.

Step 6: Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing to help the filling set.

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