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:

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