High-Protein Sausage Crescent Rolls 🌭🥐💪
A healthier, protein-packed twist on classic sausage crescent rolls. These are great for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep—crispy outside with a savory, cheesy filling.
Ingredients (8 rolls)
Filling
250 g lean ground sausage (chicken or turkey for higher protein)
½ cup low-fat cream cheese or blended cottage cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
Dough (high-protein option)
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
(This replaces traditional crescent dough and boosts protein.)
Optional topping:
1 tbsp grated parmesan
1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked.
Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
- Make the filling
In a bowl mix:
cooked sausage
cream cheese or cottage cheese
mozzarella
Greek yogurt
garlic powder, onion powder, pepper
Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Prepare the dough
In another bowl mix self-rising flour + Greek yogurt.
Knead for 1–2 minutes until a soft dough forms.
- Roll and fill
Roll dough into a circle about ¼ inch thick.
Cut into 8 triangle shapes like pizza slices.
Place 1–2 tbsp sausage filling at the wide end.
Roll toward the tip to form crescent shapes.
- Bake
Place on a lined baking sheet.
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle parmesan.
Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Protein Estimate 💪
Approximate totals:
Sausage (250 g lean): ~45 g
Greek yogurt dough: ~20 g
Cheese + yogurt: ~15 g
✅ Total batch: ~80 g protein
➡️ ~10 g protein per roll
