Description
This Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar, and a flaky crescent roll crust for the ultimate morning comfort food. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or meal prep!
Ingredients
- Large eggs – 6
- Breakfast sausage – 1 pound
- Whole milk – 1 cup
- Cheddar cheese (shredded) – 2 cups
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Sea salt – ½ teaspoon
- Dried minced garlic – ½ teaspoon
- Dried minced onion – ½ teaspoon
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet – 1 sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking and a golden-brown crust. - Cook the Sausage:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain excess oil and set the sausage aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Crescent Roll Crust:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Pinch the seams together to form a solid base.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage layer.
- Mix the Egg Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, black pepper, sea salt, dried minced garlic, and dried minced onion until fully combined.
- Pour and Bake:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing into 12 squares.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Slice into individual portions, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American