Southern 3-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Squares
Southern 3-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Squares are a simple, savory appetizer made with sausage, plenty of melted cheese, and refrigerated crescent dough. These golden squares are easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, brunch, holiday gatherings, game days, potlucks, or casual family snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
How to Make Southern 3-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Squares
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Sausage
Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and completely cooked through.
Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
3. Prepare the Crescent Dough
Unroll the crescent dough.
Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, gently pressing the seams together to form an even layer.
4. Add the Filling
Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the crescent dough.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage.
5. Add the Top Layer
Place the remaining crescent dough over the cheese.
Gently press it into an even layer. It is fine if the dough has a few seams.
6. Bake
Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
7. Cool and Slice
Allow the casserole to cool for about 5–10 minutes.
Cut into small squares and serve warm.
Tips for the Best Sausage Squares
Use a flavorful breakfast sausage for the best results.
Drain the sausage well before adding it to the dough so the bottom layer does not become greasy.
Press the crescent seams together to help create a sturdy base.
Allow the baked squares to rest briefly before cutting. This helps the melted cheese set slightly and makes cleaner slices.
Serving Suggestions
These cheesy sausage squares are delicious served warm alongside:
- Scrambled eggs
- Fresh fruit
- Hash browns
- Biscuits
- Green salad
- A simple breakfast casserole
They also make an excellent party appetizer when cut into smaller bite-sized squares.
Make-Ahead Instructions
The sausage can be cooked a day ahead and refrigerated.
When ready to bake, assemble the crescent layers with the sausage and cheese, then bake as directed.
Storage
Store leftover squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Recipe Card
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12–16 squares
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Brown and crumble the sausage; drain well.
- Press half the crescent dough into the baking dish.
- Layer sausage and shredded cheddar over the dough.
- Cover with the remaining crescent dough.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.