Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Recipe for Happy Mornings

This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole brings together buttery, flaky crescent rolls with eggs, sausage, and cheese—a family-friendly favorite!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Casserole Base

1 package Crescent Roll Dough Refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry can be used as substitutes.
8 large Eggs

Filling

1 pound Breakfast Sausage Can be swapped for turkey sausage or spicy chorizo.
0.5 cup Milk Whole milk is preferred.

Toppings

0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese Montgomery Jack can be used for a milder flavor.
0.25 teaspoon Garlic Powder
0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
0.75 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

9x13-inch Baking Dish
Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Whisk

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the baking dish, pinching seams together.
Pre-bake the crust for about 5 minutes.
Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
Layer crumbled sausage and cheddar cheese over the pre-baked crust, then pour the egg mixture on top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until set, checking doneness with a toothpick.
Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added nutrition, consider adding sautéed veggies before layering in the casserole. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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