Description
Looking for a delicious way to kick off your day? Our Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole is the perfect blend of hearty flavors and convenience, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or even a cozy dinner. This easy-to-make casserole combines fluffy eggs, flavorful sausage, and gooey cheese, all nestled atop a crispy crescent roll base. Not only is it simple to prepare—perfect for busy mornings—but it’s also versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables. Whether you enjoy it fresh from the oven or reheated later, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess oil and let cool.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Layer the cooked sausage evenly over the dough followed by shredded cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and seasonings until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 220mg