Description
This Sausage and Cream Cheese Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. With layers of flaky crescent rolls, creamy cheese, savory sausage, and eggs, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare. It’s great for holiday mornings, potlucks, or meal prepping for busy weekdays!
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
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Cook the Sausage:
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Add the softened cream cheese to the cooked sausage and stir until well combined. Set aside.
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Layer the Crescent Roll Dough:
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, making sure to pinch the seams together to create a solid layer.
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Add Sausage Mixture:
- Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough.
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Add Cheese and Veggies (Optional):
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell peppers, and green onions over the sausage layer if using.
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Top with Crescent Dough:
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and lay it over the sausage mixture. Pinch the seams together to form a top layer.
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Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
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Bake:
- Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are fully set.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- To make this casserole ahead of time, assemble it the night before and refrigerate it. Bake it fresh in the morning for the best results.
- You can swap the crescent roll dough with puff pastry for a flakier texture.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or using a different type of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Cream Cheese Casserole, Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Recipes, Brunch Ideas