Description
Elevate your mornings with our Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole, a dish that’s both hearty and delightful! Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, this casserole brings together the rich flavors of breakfast sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs, all enveloped in a crispy crescent roll crust. It’s not just easy to prepare, but also customizable with your favorite vegetables or spices. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or treating yourself to comfort food, this dish is sure to impress. Get ready to dive into a delicious start to your day!
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage until fully cooked, then drain excess oil.
- Press the crescent roll dough into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Evenly layer the browned sausage on top of the dough, followed by shredded cheddar cheese.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, and seasonings in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg