Description
Start your morning with a warm, cheesy, and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weekdays or relaxed weekend brunches. This homemade make ahead crescent roll breakfast casserole combines a buttery crescent roll base with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheese for a comforting and easy breakfast everyone will love. It’s one of those easy recipes that fits right into your list of breakfast ideas, quick breakfast options, and even simple dinner ideas when you want something cozy and filling.
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
6 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 lb breakfast sausage
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup diced onion optional
1/2 cup diced bell peppers optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Unroll crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the dish sealing seams.
3. Cook breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned then drain excess grease.
4. Spread cooked sausage evenly over the crescent base.
5. Add onion and bell peppers if using.
6. In a bowl whisk together eggs milk salt and pepper until smooth.
7. Pour egg mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheese across the top.
9. Cover and refrigerate overnight for make ahead or proceed to baking.
10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
11. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor.
Allow the casserole to rest before cutting to keep slices neat.
Swap sausage with bacon ham or a plant based alternative if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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