Ingredients
Filling
- Sugar-free breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken) – 250 g (½ lb)
Check label to ensure no added sugar or dextrose - Onion (finely chopped) – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) – 1 clove
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Paprika – ½ teaspoon
- Dried sage or thyme – ¼ teaspoon
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon (if sausage is very lean)
Optional Add-ins
- Cheddar cheese or mozzarella (grated) – ½ cup
- Spinach (finely chopped) – ¼ cup
Dough Option 1 (Low-Carb, Diabetic-Friendly – Recommended)
Almond Flour Crescent Dough
- Almond flour – 1½ cups
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded) – 1½ cups
- Cream cheese – 2 tablespoons
- Egg – 1 large
This dough is sugar-free, low-carb, and does not spike blood sugar like traditional crescent dough.
Dough Option 2 (Convenience Option)
- Ready-made crescent roll dough labelled “no added sugar” or “keto / low-carb”
Always check ingredients; many standard brands contain sugar and are not suitable.
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Add olive oil if needed.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Add black pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Stir in spinach if using.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix in cheese if using.
Set aside.
Step 2: Make Almond Flour Dough (Option 1)
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt mozzarella and cream cheese together (about 60–90 seconds).
- Stir until smooth.
- Add almond flour, baking powder, salt, and egg.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Roll into a thin circle, about 3–4 mm thick.
- Cut into 8 triangle shapes (like pizza slices).
Step 3: Assemble Crescent Rolls
- Place 1–2 tablespoons of sausage filling at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll tightly toward the pointed end.
- Place seam-side down on baking tray.
- Optional: Brush lightly with egg wash for colour.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake for 15–20 minutes
- Until golden brown and firm
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with scrambled eggs
- Pair with sautéed mushrooms or tomatoes
- Serve with avocado slices
