Description
A hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole with layers of flaky crescent dough, savory sausage, melty cheese, and a perfectly seasoned egg mixture. Ideal for breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp dried minced garlic
- ½ tsp dried minced onion
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
2️⃣ Cook the Sausage
In a skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles.
Drain any excess grease and set the cooked sausage aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Prepare the Crescent Roll Base
Unroll the crescent roll dough sheet and press it evenly into the bottom of the greased casserole dish, making sure to cover the entire base.
4️⃣ Assemble the Casserole Layers
Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the crescent roll dough.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage layer.
5️⃣ Mix the Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, black pepper, sea salt, minced garlic, and minced onion until well combined.
6️⃣ Pour and Bake
Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese layers, ensuring it spreads evenly.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
7️⃣ Garnish and Serve
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley, slice into 12 squares, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. In the morning, bake as directed.
- Substitutions:
- Use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella, pepper jack, or a cheese blend for variety.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 squares