My father-in-law requested it every Father’s Day for 40 years. Only 4 ingredients and the platter empties in minutes

These Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Savory Pastry Cups blend seasoned ground sausage, soft cream cheese, and sharp cheddar inside crisp crescent pastry shells. Baked until golden brown and bubbly, these bite-sized cups make an ideal party appetizer or quick breakfast bite.

Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Savory Pastry Cups

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease two mini muffin tins (or a standard muffin tin).

2. Brown the sausage: Cook the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.

3. Make filling: In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and combined into a thick mixture.

4. Form pastry cups: Unroll the crescent dough, pinch the perforations together to form solid sheets, and cut into 24 even squares. Press each square gently into the muffin cups to create dough shells.

5. Fill and bake: Spoon the sausage mixture generously into each pastry shell. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crescent pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.

6. Cool and serve: Allow the cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing and serving warm.