Sausage Crescent Cheese Balls

These cheesy, savoury appetizers come together in just 45 minutes and go great with a side of warm marinara sauce. ...MORE + LESS -

1 lb (500 g) ground bulk Italian sausage

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 can (8 count) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescents

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with cooking parchment paper; spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix sausage, basil, pepper flakes and mozzarella cheese until well blended.
2

Unroll dough on work surface. Firmly press perforations to seal. Sprinkle each side with 1 tablespoon flour. Using pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into about 1/4-inch pieces. Mix crescent dough pieces into bowl of sausage mixture in small amounts until well blended.
3

Shape sausage mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls; place on pans. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.