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