Description
Savory crescent roll breakfast casserole brings together hearty eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese in one comforting morning dish. Midwestern home cooks will appreciate this simple yet satisfying breakfast that fills hungry bellies with warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) can crescent roll dough
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 375F (190C), creating an ideal cooking atmosphere.
- Dough Foundation: Unroll crescent roll dough, pressing it into the pan’s bottom and meticulously sealing seams to form a cohesive base layer.
- Protein and Cheese Layer: Evenly distribute pre-cooked sausage crumbles across the dough, then sprinkle shredded cheese to ensure complete coverage.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs with milk, blending garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour seasoned egg mixture over the sausage and cheese, guaranteeing uniform distribution. Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until eggs set completely and the crust achieves a rich golden-brown color.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the casserole to stabilize. Garnish with optional fresh parsley or chives, then slice and serve while still warm and inviting.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Partially pre-bake the crescent roll dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings to ensure a crispy, golden base that doesn’t become wet from egg mixture.
- Control Moisture Balance: Pat sausage and cheese dry to reduce excess liquid, preventing a watery casserole texture and maintaining a perfect consistency.
- Customize Protein Options: Swap sausage with turkey bacon, ham, or vegetarian alternatives like plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences without compromising flavor.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Add a dash of smoked paprika or dried herbs like thyme to elevate the seasoning profile, creating a more complex and exciting breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg