Here’s a fun and tasty recipe for Ranch Sausage Stars — a kid-friendly or party-friendly snack featuring crescent dough, sausage, and ranch seasoning baked into star shapes.
Ranch Sausage Stars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)
- 6–8 breakfast sausages or mini sausages (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dough
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- If using mini sausages, leave them whole; if using larger sausages, cut into bite-size pieces.
3. Shape the stars
- Cut the dough into star shapes using a cookie cutter (or triangles for simpler shapes).
- Place a piece of cooked sausage in the center of each star.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.
4. Add ranch flavor
- Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle with ranch seasoning.
- Brush edges lightly with egg wash to help them brown.
5. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until dough is golden brown and cooked through.
6. Serve
- Serve warm as a fun breakfast, snack, or appetizer.
Tips
- You can experiment with fillings: cream cheese, scrambled eggs, or veggies.
- For extra flavor, mix ranch seasoning with a little garlic powder or paprika.
- These can be made ahead and baked right before serving for parties.
I can also give a bite-sized version on a baking sheet for a crowd that’s perfect for game-day snacks or school lunches.
Do you want that version?
