3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole Recipe

This 3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole (often called “Sausage Squares”) is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward comfort food. The flaky, buttery crescent dough acts as a perfect vessel for the rich, savory filling. Because the cream cheese melts directly into the sausage crumbles, every bite is incredibly creamy and seasoned without needing extra spices. It’s a staple for holiday brunches, but it’s just as good sliced into small squares for a game-day appetizer.

3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole

Ingredients:

How To Make 3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole:

Step 1: Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the bottom layer of pastry doesn’t stick.

Step 2: Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Be sure to break it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain off the excess grease—this is a key step to prevent the bottom crust from becoming soggy.

Step 3: Make the Filling: Add the 8 oz of softened cream cheese to the skillet with the hot sausage. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and has coated every piece of meat. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 4: Layer the Crust: Unroll the first can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of your baking dish.

Step 5: Assemble and Top: Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom dough layer. Unroll the second can of crescent dough and lay it carefully over the top, sealing the edges against the bottom layer.

Step 6: Bake until Golden: Bake for 20/25 minutes. You are looking for a deep golden brown color on the top crust. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before slicing; this allows the cheese to firm up slightly for cleaner squares.