Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound turkey sausage
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat crescent roll dough
  • Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the Turkey Sausage:
    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or use 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
    • Add the turkey sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks.
    • Drain any excess fat.
  3. Prepare the Filling:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey sausage with the reduced-fat cream cheese until well mixed.
  4. Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
    • Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
  5. Fill and Roll the Crescents:
    • Place a spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
    • Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end, and place the filled crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown.
  7. Serve:
    • Serve warm, either as a snack or part of a meal.

Points Calculation:

Turkey Sausage (1/2 pound):

  • Points: 8 (approx.)

Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (1/2 cup):

  • Points: 6 (approx.)

Reduced-Fat Crescent Roll Dough (1 package):

  • Points: 16 (approx.)

Olive Oil (1 teaspoon) or Cooking Spray:

  • Points: 1 (if using olive oil)

Total Points:

  • Turkey Sausage: 8
  • Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese: 6
  • Reduced-Fat Crescent Roll Dough: 16
  • Olive Oil: 1 (if using)

Total for the entire recipe: 31 points

Points per Crescent:

Assuming the recipe makes 8 crescents, each crescent is approximately 4 points.

This lighter version of Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents keeps the indulgent flavor while reducing the overall points, making it a satisfying and Weight Watchers-friendly treat. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound turkey sausage
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat crescent roll dough
  • Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the Turkey Sausage:
    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or use 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
    • Add the turkey sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks.
    • Drain any excess fat.
  3. Prepare the Filling:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey sausage with the reduced-fat cream cheese until well mixed.
  4. Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
    • Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
  5. Fill and Roll the Crescents:
    • Place a spoonful of the sausage and cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
    • Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end, and place the filled crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown.
  7. Serve:
    • Serve warm, either as a snack or part of a meal.

Points Calculation:

Turkey Sausage (1/2 pound):

  • Points: 8 (approx.)

Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (1/2 cup):

  • Points: 6 (approx.)

Reduced-Fat Crescent Roll Dough (1 package):

  • Points: 16 (approx.)

Olive Oil (1 teaspoon) or Cooking Spray:

  • Points: 1 (if using olive oil)

Total Points:

  • Turkey Sausage: 8
  • Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese: 6
  • Reduced-Fat Crescent Roll Dough: 16
  • Olive Oil: 1 (if using)

Total for the entire recipe: 31 points

Points per Crescent:

Assuming the recipe makes 8 crescents, each crescent is approximately 4 points.

This lighter version of Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents keeps the indulgent flavor while reducing the overall points, making it a satisfying and Weight Watchers-friendly treat. Enjoy!