This amazing Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is a family favorite dish! With very little fuss, this delicious casserole is perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or to feeding a crowd anytime.
It features a flaky crescent dough with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese all in one pan. So simple to make, this dish is also easy to customize with your family’s breakfast favorites!
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🩵 About This Recipe
Super easy to make, this amazing breakfast casserole using crescent rolls has become a quick family favorite here! With hearty eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese, this is a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
Great for a special breakfast or holiday brunch, this is a low-prep and low-stress breakfast casserole the whole family will adore. You can even add even more breakfast classics to really make this casserole your own!
And for more amazing breakfast dishes, try my Bacon and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole or my Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole (another family favorite).
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- breakfast sausage - for a savory flavor that goes perfectly with the eggs and cheese.
- crescent roll dough - easy to find and super affordable, using pre-made dough eliminates lots of prep work!
- eggs - hold the casserole together as it bakes.
- milk - adds richness to the egg mixture.
- seasonings - a simple combo of paprika, salt, and black pepper helps support all of the other savory flavors.
- shredded cheese - I usually go for cheddar cheese for this recipe, but feel free to try a different variety if you prefer.
🔪 Let's Make Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole!
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Cook Sausage
Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, and drain excess grease.
Line Dish
Press the crescent roll dough into the bottom of a greased 9x13 dish. Pinch together to form a crust.
Make Filling
In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, and seasonings.
Add Sausage
Spread the cooked sausage in an even layer over the crescent roll dough.
Add Egg Mixture
Carefully pour the egg mixture over top of the sausage.
Add Cheese and Bake
Sprinkle cheese over top of the egg mixture and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Feel free to use pre-cooked sausage crumbles to further cut down on prep time.
- To eliminate dishes, pour the milk in a large measuring cup and add the eggs and seasonings right to the milk in the same cup.
- Use a toothpick to check the center of the casserole for doneness.
❔ FAQs
These two kinds of dough are similar, but biscuits tend to be a bit denser and crescent rolls are more flaky and airy.
Be sure to drain off the excess grease from the sausage before adding it to the casserole, and make sure you've baked your casserole properly.
Once the top is golden brown and the egg is no longer runny or liquidy, the casserole should be good to go! Use a toothpick to check the center of the casserole if you're not sure.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- For more flavor, add sauteed or caramelized onions, red bell peppers, or spinach.
- Another kind of cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella can be substituted or used along with the cheddar.
- If you like things spicy, add a dash of hot sauce or some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Mushrooms can be used instead of sausage for a vegetarian friendly option!
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
This casserole is perfect for a holiday brunch! Serve with some mimosas and fruit for a complete and special morning meal.
🥡 Storage and Reheating
If you have leftovers, there are two good storage options. Cover the whole casserole well with plastic or an airtight lid, or wrap individual slices in plastic or place in an airtight container.
I've had success microwaving this casserole to reheat it! Individual slices are great for quick and easy breakfasts throughout the week.
You can also freeze individual slices and place in a freezer bag, then thaw them and microwave when it's time to eat them again.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Pair your crescent roll egg casserole with an Avocado Mango Salad or this Fruit and Vegetable Salad for a wholesome side dish, or serve alongside a Mango and Pineapple Smoothie! I love having something a little bit sweet to offset all of the hearty and savory flavors of the casserole.
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- Whole Wheat Waffles with Raspberries - Featuring chocolate crispy cereal for lots of flavor and texture.
- Tofu Scramble - A budget friendly option that will keep you full all day!
- Sourdough French Toast with Kahlua - You'll love this sweet and unique twist on classic French toast.
- Sausage Spinach Quiche - This elegant breakfast from Butter Your Biscuit is another great option if your family prefers a savory morning meal.
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📋 Recipe Card
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage
- 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough (1 tube)
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any grease.12 ounces breakfast sausage
- Unroll the crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the baking dish, pinching the seams together to form a crust.8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.6 large eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the crescent dough, distributing it evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top of the egg mixture.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked sausage crumbles, bacon, or diced ham and skip the cooking step for the sausage.
- Measure the milk in a large measuring cup and then add the eggs and other ingredients to be whisked right in the cup to save on dishes.
- Add sautéed onions, bell peppers, or spinach for a veggie boost.
- Use mozzarella or pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the egg mixture for a little kick.
- Make this meatless by using mushrooms or spinach instead of sausage.
- Great for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or make-ahead breakfasts for busy weekdays.
- Serve with fresh fruit or a simple green salad for a balanced plate.
- Pair with a mimosa or fresh juice for a brunch gathering.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 30–60 seconds.
- You can also freeze slices: wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 350°F for about 15–20 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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