Description
Hearty sausage and cheese casserole delivers pure comfort straight from your morning kitchen. Packed with golden eggs, crispy bread, and melted cheese, this dish guarantees smiles around the breakfast table.
Ingredients
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Protein and Dairy:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
Dough:
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for preparing this hearty breakfast casserole.
- Sizzle 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked. Drain any accumulated grease completely.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them thoroughly with 1 cup whole milk, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon dried minced onion.
- Unroll your refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet and press it evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, creating a smooth base layer.
- Distribute the cooked sausage across the dough in an even layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour the seasoned egg mixture directly over the sausage, making sure it spreads uniformly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top, covering the surface completely.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 35 minutes until the center sets and the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into hearty portions.
Notes
- Swap regular sausage for turkey or chicken sausage to reduce fat and create a leaner breakfast option.
- Crumble the sausage into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Drain the sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the bottom of the dish soggy.
- Prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for an easy make-ahead breakfast that saves time during busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 to 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg