Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise to create smaller pieces.

Cook the 1 pound ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease and allow the sausage to cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled sausage, 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheese, and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.

Place a small amount of the sausage mixture near the wide end of each crescent dough piece.

Starting at the wide end, roll the dough around the filling toward the narrow end, forming a small stuffed crescent roll. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.

Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving.