Sausage & Cheese Crescent Squares

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
• 1 lb bulk sausage, hot or mild
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• chopped onion (optional) or chopped bell pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   1. Heat oven to 375. Unroll 1 can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13x9 inch glass baking dish. Press over bottom and 1/2 inch up to form crust.

2. 2

   2. Brown sausage with onions and bell pepper if using.

3. 3

   3. Remove sausage from skillet and discard drippings.

4. 4

   4. Add cream cheese to skillet. Cook over low until melted.

5. 5

   5. Add cooked sausage, stir to coat.

6. 6

   6. Spoon evenly over crust in baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese.

7. 7

   7. Unroll 2nd can of dough onto cutting board, press to form a 13x9 inch rectangle. Carefully place over cheese.

8. 8

   8. Bake at 375 for 21-26 minutes until golden brown. Let cool 15 minutes.

9. 9

   9. Cut into sqares and serve.