Description
Start your day with a delicious Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole that is sure to please the whole family. This hearty dish combines flavorful breakfast sausage, creamy cheddar cheese, and a fluffy egg mixture all nestled in a buttery crescent roll base. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast, it is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for those busy mornings. With its rich taste and comforting texture, this casserole is bound to become a favorite. Serve it with fresh fruit or your choice of condiments for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked; drain excess oil and cool.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, sealing seams.
- Layer cooled sausage evenly over the dough followed by shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, black pepper, sea salt, garlic, and onion until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers in the casserole dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool for 5 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 square - approximately 112g
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 220mg