Description
A ridiculously easy and cheesy breakfast casserole with a flaky crescent roll crust, savory sausage, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 cans crescent roll dough (about 8 oz each)
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 200 g)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (about 113 g)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 70 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional veggies: bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Open crescent roll cans and unroll dough; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-7 minutes. Add chopped onion for the last 2-3 minutes and sauté until softened. Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined. Stir in softened cream cheese in dollops, then add 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently to create creamy pockets of cheese.
- Press crescent roll dough into the bottom of the baking dish, pinching seams to seal and form a crust. Spread cooked sausage and onion mixture evenly over the dough. Pour egg and cheese mixture over everything. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until casserole is set in the middle and crust is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with hot sauce or fresh fruit.
Notes
[‘Use block cheddar cheese and shred it yourself for better melting.’, ‘Can assemble the night before and refrigerate; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.’, ‘Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking to firm up for easier slicing.’, ‘Swap sausage for bacon, ham, or vegetarian alternatives as desired.’, ‘Add veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition.’, ‘Freeze before baking for up to 2 months; add 15 minutes to baking time when baking from frozen.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cass
- Calories: 390
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 20
Keywords: crescent roll breakfast casserole, cheesy breakfast casserole, easy breakfast casserole, potluck breakfast, sausage breakfast casserole, brunch recipe