Description
Start your day with this Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole, a hearty dish that promises to please everyone at the table. With layers of savory sausage, rich cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs all nestled in a crispy crescent roll crust, this casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for those busy mornings. Simply pop it in the oven for a warm, comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 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 non-stick skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat; drain excess oil and cool for 5 minutes.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, pinching seams together.
- Sprinkle browned sausage over the dough and top with shredded cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pepper, salt, garlic, and onion. Pour evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 230mg