Description
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole turns your morning meal into a hearty, cheesy celebration that brings everyone around the table. Packed with eggs, sausage, and flaky pastry, this simple dish delivers comfort straight from your kitchen to eager breakfast lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube crescent roll dough
- 1 pound (1 lb/454 grams) breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk (120 milliliters)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a generous layer of nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Grab a skillet and cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage over medium heat until it’s thoroughly browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain away any excess fat.
- Carefully unroll the entire tube of crescent roll dough and press it flat across the entire bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pinch together any open seams to create a solid foundation.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them together with ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder until smooth.
- Scatter the cooked sausage evenly across the dough base, creating a uniform meat layer that covers the entire surface.
- Pour the seasoned egg mixture over the sausage, ensuring it flows into all the nooks and crannies.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese across the top, creating a blanket of melty goodness.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and fully set eggs.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the layers to settle before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Swap out pork sausage for turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives to make the dish lighter or vegetarian-friendly.
- Chop the meat into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent flavor in every bite.
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly and help create a more consistent egg mixture for your casserole.
- Drain the meat thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making your crescent base soggy and ensure a crisp bottom crust.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg