Description
Looking for a satisfying start to your day? This Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines hearty breakfast sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs—all nestled in a crispy crescent roll base. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy brunch, this easy-to-make casserole can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy more time with your loved ones. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh herbs, alongside fruit or toast for a delightful meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage until fully cooked; drain excess oil and let cool.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, sealing seams.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the dough base and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, black pepper, sea salt, dried minced garlic, and dried minced onion until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese layers in the casserole dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 180mg