Description
A hearty and delicious Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings. This comforting dish combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and buttery crescent rolls baked to golden perfection with optional sautéed onions and bell peppers for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent rolls
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (or any sausage of your choice)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Vegetables
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Add diced onions and bell peppers in the last few minutes and sauté until soft. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Prepare Crescent Roll Base: Unroll the crescent rolls and press them into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, sealing seams to create a solid crust layer.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined to create the custard base.
- Assemble Casserole: Evenly spread the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the crescent roll crust. Pour the egg mixture evenly on top, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the egg is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before slicing into pieces and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a different flavor or dietary preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or tomatoes for added nutrition.
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the cooked sausage to avoid a soggy casserole.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before; assemble and refrigerate, then bake in the morning, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent roll dough and ensure all other ingredients comply with gluten-free standards.
