Prepare the oven to bake to 375°F, or 190°C.
Brown and sauté the sausage, breaking it into little pieces as it cooks, in a large pan over medium heat until done. Extract any surplus of fat.
Throw the cooked sausage, melted cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper into a mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended. Add the cheddar cheese now if using.
Cut the crescent roll dough into triangles after unrolling it.
Onto each triangle's broad end, ladle some sausage mixture; then, using your fingers to seal the edges, coil up from the narrow end.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange the crescents.
For a glossy, golden coating, brush the tops with the beaten egg.
The crescents should be baked for 12–15 minutes in a preheated oven until they get a golden brown color.
Give it a little time to cool off before you dig in.
Changes and Hints
Use spicy sausage or season the sausage combination with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a hotter variation. Try using pepper jack or mozzarella instead of the regular cheese for a unique twist. For a flakier texture, you may use puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough if you want. For a delicious brunch twist, try mixing in some finely chopped bell peppers or green onions with the mixture. They'll offer a dash of color and flavor.
