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Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small, even crumbles (about 8–10 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and let cool completely.
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled sausage with the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. If using, add garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Arrange the Crescent Dough
Place an inverted bowl (5–6 inches in diameter) in the center of your baking sheet as a guide. Separate the crescent dough into triangles. Arrange them in a circle around the bowl with the wide ends overlapping near the bowl and the points extending outward.
Remove the Bowl
Carefully lift the bowl from the center of the dough.
Add the Filling
Spoon the sausage and cheese mixture evenly around the ring on the wide ends of the triangles.
Shape the Ring
One by one, bring each dough triangle’s point over the filling and tuck it underneath the inner edge to secure.
Brush with Egg Wash
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush this mixture generously over the entire surface of the dough.
Bake
Bake for 20–22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the ring is deeply golden and cooked through. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the final few minutes.
Cool and Serve
Let the ring cool for 5–7 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For the best look, break the sausage into small, even crumbles so folding the dough is easy.
To prevent the center from closing up, start with a larger opening (use a 6-inch bowl) and make sure to tuck the points under rather than pulling them into the center.
If the dough gets too sticky, refrigerate the partially assembled ring for 10 minutes before finishing.
Variations:
Mexican Style: Use chorizo, pepper jack cheese, and serve with salsa and guacamole.
Italian Style: Use Italian sausage, mozzarella, and sprinkle with Parmesan before baking.
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 395 kcal
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