Description
A comforting and delicious Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole combining fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches, this easy-to-make, customizable casserole is a crowd-pleaser with minimal cleanup and make-ahead convenience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package crescent roll dough (usually 8 oz)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 oz breakfast sausage
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
Optional Additions
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- Fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme
- Diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes for spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly while preparing the other ingredients.
- Whisk Eggs and Milk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy to ensure a fluffy casserole filling.
- Unroll Crescent Dough: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Unroll the crescent roll dough, pressing the seams together to form a solid crust covering the bottom and slightly up the sides of the dish.
- Layer Sausage and Cheese: Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the dough. Add a generous layer of shredded cheese on top. If using veggies or herbs, layer them at this stage as well.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, allowing it to soak into the dough and fill the gaps.
- Bake into Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until the eggs are set and the crescent crust is golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the eggs; whisk until combined but avoid incorporating too much air for a tender texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help blend everything smoothly.
- Press dough seams firmly to prevent leaks during baking.
- Drain cooked sausage thoroughly to avoid a soggy casserole.
- Test baking doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 210mg