Description
Indulge in a delightful morning with this Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole, a dish that combines rich flavors and hearty ingredients for a truly satisfying start to your day. Perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or cozy breakfasts any day of the week, this casserole features layers of savory breakfast sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and a buttery crescent roll base. It’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time for added convenience. Simply bake it fresh for a warm, comforting meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 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.
- Press the crescent roll dough into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Evenly layer the browned sausage followed by shredded cheddar cheese over the dough.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, black pepper, sea salt, garlic, and onion until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 220mg