Choosing the right sausage is an important step in making sausage cream cheese crescents. As this dish is rich and creamy, you’ll want a sausage that adds a nice contrast in flavor. For this dish, you’d typically choose a spicy breakfast sausage.
This type of sausage adds a nice kick to the dish that balances very well with the cream cheese.
Cutting the Sausage into Small Pieces
After you’ve chosen your sausage, the next step is to cut it into small pieces. Begin by removing the casings from the sausage if any.
You can do this by making a small slice along the casing and then peeling it off. After the casings are removed, use a sharp knife to cut the sausage into small pieces. You’re looking for pieces that are about half an inch in size. Cutting the sausage into small pieces makes
Properly Cooking the Sausage
Once your sausage is cut into small pieces, you can start the cooking process. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausages pieces in the preheated skillet until they are thoroughly cooked.
You want to make sure all the pieces are browned on all sides and no longer pink in the middle. The internal temperature of the sausage pieces should reach 165°F as the safest temperature for consumption. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes, but times can vary depending on your specific stovetop.
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