Description
Indulge in a warm and comforting start to your day with this Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole Recipe. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, this dish combines the rich flavors of breakfast sausage and cheddar cheese with fluffy eggs, all nestled in a buttery crescent roll crust. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it can also be made ahead of time and baked fresh in the morning for ultimate convenience. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a satisfying blend of savory ingredients that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat. Drain excess oil and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Evenly layer the browned sausage 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 sausage and cheese layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 245mg