Recipe: Crescents and Sausage Snacks Italiano (using refrigerated crescent roll dough an

CRESCENTS AND SAUSAGE SNACKS ITALIANO

1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 tsp oregano
8 links brown and serve sausage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Brush each with butter.

Combine cheese and oregano; sprinkle over dough. Cut each rectangle crosswise to form 2 squares. Place a sausage link on each square; roll up.

Cut each roll into 3 or 4 pieces; secure each with a wooden pick. Place cut-side down on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Refrigerate any leftovers.

TO MAKE-AHEAD:
Prepare, cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before baking. Bake as directed. Baked appetizers can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated. Reheat in foil at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Makes 24-32
Source: Houston Chronicle