Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where easy mornings start with cheesy comfort. This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole layers flaky crescent dough with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese for a crowd-pleasing brunch essential. Perfect for holidays, sleepovers, or busy weekend breakfasts.

Ready in 45 minutes with make-ahead convenience.

Why This Recipe Works

• Crescent rolls form a buttery, flaky crust that bakes perfectly golden.
• Breakfast sausage adds savory flavor and protein.
• Egg custard soaks into the crust for perfect texture.
• Multiple cheeses create gooey, stretchy layers.
• Scales easily for feeding 8-12 people.

Ingredients & Prep

• 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar blend)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
• Cooking spray

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Unroll crescent dough into dish, pressing seams together to form crust. Bake 5-7 minutes until lightly set.
3. Meanwhile, cook sausage in skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled; drain excess fat.
4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
5. Layer baked crust with cooked sausage, then pour egg mixture over top. Sprinkle cheese evenly.
6. Bake uncovered 30-35 minutes until eggs set and cheese is golden. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate covered up to 3 days. Reheat slices in 350°F oven 10-15 minutes. Freezes well up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.

FAQs

Can I assemble ahead? Yes, cover and refrigerate unbaked up to 24 hours; add 5-10 extra baking minutes.
Substitute sausage? Ground turkey, all work beautifully.
Gluten-free? Use gluten-free crescent dough alternative and check sausage ingredients.

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Print Recipe

A hearty, family-friendly breakfast casserole made with buttery crescent rolls, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or meal prep.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
• 2. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess grease.
• 3. Unroll crescent dough and press into the bottom of the baking dish to form an even layer.
• 4. Spread the cooked sausage over the crescent rolls.
• 5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
• 6. Pour egg mixture evenly over sausage.
• 7. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
• 8. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is golden.
• 9. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
• 10. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

• You can swap sausage for bacon or ham.
• Add diced peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra flavor.
• Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 square
• Calories: 310
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 710mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 16g
• Cholesterol: 140mg

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