Description
This crescent roll breakfast casserole brings together flaky pastry, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese in one easy morning dish that feeds a crowd. You’ll love how it bakes up golden and delicious with almost no prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 2 cans crescent rolls
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), ensuring the perfect environment for your breakfast casserole.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish generously with cooking spray or butter to prevent any sticking.
- Carefully unroll both cans of crescent rolls, creating a seamless base layer that covers the entire bottom of the dish. Gently press the dough to seal any seams and create an even surface.
- Crack 6 eggs into a mixing bowl, then pour in 1 cup of milk. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Season the egg mixture with a pinch of salt and a dash of freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Distribute 1 cup of pre-cooked, crumbled sausage evenly across the crescent roll base, creating a delicious meaty foundation.
- Slowly pour the seasoned egg mixture over the sausage, making sure it spreads uniformly across the entire dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top, covering the casserole with a blanket of melty goodness.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, letting the ingredients settle and making it easier to slice and serve.
Notes
- Crescent roll dough creates a flaky, tender base that absorbs the egg mixture perfectly.
- Swap out pork sausage for turkey sausage or chorizo to customize the flavor profile.
- Vegetarians can replace sausage with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for a hearty alternative.
- Prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld overnight for an even more delicious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg