Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Total Time45 minutes
- Yield8 servings 1x
Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole layers crescent rolls, sausage, eggs, and cheddar into one easy 4 ingredient breakfast bake for brunch or busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 pound mild breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add the breakfast sausage. Cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until it is browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- Open the can of crescent rolls and unroll the dough. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pinching the seams together to form one even crust that covers the whole base.
- Spread the browned and drained sausage evenly over the crescent roll crust, making sure to reach the corners so every slice of casserole has sausage in it.
- Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper if you like, then whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the beaten eggs slowly over the sausage and crescent roll layers. Tilt the baking dish gently if needed so the egg mixture reaches all the edges without disturbing the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, covering most of the surface so you get a cheesy crust when it bakes.
- Bake the Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set and slightly puffed.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Let the casserole cool to room temperature, then cover the dish or transfer slices to airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat single portions in the microwave or warm a larger portion in a 350 degree F oven until the center is hot. To freeze, bake the casserole as directed, cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen at 350 degrees F until heated through.
- Substitutions: Swap mild breakfast sausage for turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or crumbled cooked bacon. Use your favorite shredded cheese such as Colby Jack or a Mexican blend in place of cheddar. Add sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or spinach over the sausage layer if you want extra veggies in your Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole through all the layering steps, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake at 350 degrees F, adding a few extra minutes if the dish is very cold. You can also brown the sausage a day ahead and store it in the fridge so assembly is faster.
- Tips: Drain the sausage well so extra grease does not make the crust soggy. Press the crescent roll seams together firmly to keep the egg mixture from leaking underneath. The casserole is done when the center feels firm, no longer looks shiny, and reaches about 165 degrees F on a thermometer.
- Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, use a nutrition calculator with your exact products.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Sodium: 465.5mg
- Fat: 18.6g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13.1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11.7g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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