This ring of joy is the crown jewel of any holiday feast, disappearing before the first snow melts!.”
๐ Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat & Brown Sausage:
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Line a large round pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. ๐
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground sausage for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat. ๐ฅฉ
- Mix the Cheesy Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the hot browned sausage, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 ยฝ cups shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. ๐ง
- Stir well until the cream cheese melts into a rich, creamy sausage mixture.
- Assemble the Ring:
- Unroll both cans of crescent dough into 16 triangles. ๐ฅ
- Arrange the triangles on your parchment-lined pan in a circle, overlapping the wide bases to form a sunburst ring shape (the pointed ends should face outward like rays).
- Spoon the cheesy sausage mixture evenly around the wide base ring of the crescent dough circle. ๐ฅฉ
- Wrap & Brush:
- Take the pointed ends of each crescent triangle and fold them over the sausage filling, tucking the points under the inner edge of the ring to seal. (Some filling will peek through the sides, creating a beautiful layered wreath effect!)
- Brush the top of the crescent dough lightly with beaten egg wash for a glossy golden finish. ๐ฅ
- Bake & Serve:
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. โฒ๏ธ
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Slice into warm pieces and serve immediately while hot and melty! ๐โจ
