Description
Crescent roll breakfast casserole brings weekend brunch dreams to life with layers of cheesy eggs, crispy bacon, and flaky pastry that come together effortlessly. Grab your favorite baking dish and get ready to wow your breakfast crowd with this simple, crowd-pleasing morning marvel.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 0.5 cup onion
Seasonings and Optional Additions:
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
- chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly.
- Brown 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat completely.
- In the same skillet, saute ½ cup diced onions and 1 cup bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk with 1 cup milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll 2 cans of refrigerated crescent rolls and press them flat across the entire baking dish, creating a seamless bottom crust.
- Spread the cooked sausage and sauteed vegetables evenly across the crescent roll base.
- Pour the seasoned egg mixture over the top, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center sets and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into servings.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- Check sausage quality by using fresh, high-quality breakfast sausage for the best flavor and texture.
- Drain vegetables and sausage thoroughly to prevent a soggy casserole bottom and maintain a crisp crust.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend to customize the taste.
- For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with plant-based meat alternatives or extra vegetables like spinach and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg