Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Ingredients:
1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls (8-count per can)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
Prepare the Filling:
Once the sausage is cooked and drained, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined….