Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole – Easy Sausage Egg Casserole
A simple breakfast that is hearty is always a struggle. Crescent roll breakfast casserole is an easy-to-make sausage egg breakfast casserole recipe with 5 ingredients. My family loves how cheesy this breakfast casserole is while I love how easy it is to make.
This casserole takes less than 15 minutes to put together and then bakes for 30 minutes. No need to refrigerate or let it sit overnight. The casserole leftovers reheat well for breakfast the next day too.
Looking for a double crust version of this recipe? Check out the double-crust crescent roll sausage breakfast casserole.
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
The core of this easy sausage breakfast casserole recipe are these ingredients:
- Crescent roll dough sheet – The sheets work perfectly for this recipe because there are no perforations. However, a can of crescent rolls not separated can work too.
- Eggs – Large Grade A eggs – the color of the shell doesn’t matter. The insides of the eggs are all the same.
- Sausage – Ground breakfast sausage or ground pork with breakfast sausage seasoning added to the pork will work.
- Mozzarella cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese is best for this recipe. But any shredded cheese can work in the recipe.
In addition to these base ingredients, milk, salt, and pepper are used when scrambling the eggs. If you are like me, these are staples in your house. Well, the four core ingredients are staples in my house.
How to Make an Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe
To make this sausage egg casserole, start by browning the breakfast sausage. While the sausage is browning, roll out the crescent rolls dough in a rectangle casserole dish. I used one that was slightly smaller than a 13×9 pan.
Then layer the browned sausage over the dough. Follow the sausage with three cups of mozzarella cheese. Next, scramble the eggs with the milk. Add additional salt and pepper to the eggs for more flavor.
Finally, pour the scrambled eggs over the entire casserole.
Then, bake the casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes. The casserole should be bubbling around the edges and solid in the center.
Cut the sausage egg casserole into 8 pieces. For teenage boys, expect them to eat at least three of the eight pieces of the casserole.
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Variations and Substitutions
- Use Ham – Love breakfast casseroles with ham? No problem, use a pound of cubed ham in place of the crumbled sausage for a ham and cheese egg casserole.
- Substitute Swiss Cheese – If you use ham, Swiss cheese would be a fantastic substitution for mozzarella cheese. You can also use cheddar or pepper jack cheese in the crescent roll breakfast casserole recipe.
- Add Veggies – No reason you can’t throw in your favorite omelet vegetables like onions, peppers, or mushrooms. Vegetables would also be fantastic in this breakfast casserole.
Storing and Freezing Leftovers
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 45–60 seconds.
To freeze, cool completely, wrap slices individually, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat until warmed through.
Can I Make Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Ahead of Time?
Yes. While this casserole is designed to go straight into the oven with no overnight soak, you can prep it the night before. Assemble the entire casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Bake as directed the next morning, adding 5 minutes if baking straight from the fridge. You can also brown the sausage a day ahead to save time.
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole FAQs
Why do my eggs sink below the crescent roll dough?
The egg mixture is heavier than the dough, so it can slip underneath. To keep your layers in place, par-bake the crescent roll dough alone for 5 minutes before adding the sausage, cheese, and eggs.
Why is my casserole still gooey in the middle?
Oven temperatures vary. If the center jiggles but the top is browned, cover loosely with foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until set.
Can I use bacon instead of sausage?
Absolutely. Cooked, crumbled bacon works beautifully—one reader did half sausage, half bacon with great results. Diced ham also works.
Do I have to use crescent roll sheets?
No. A regular tube of crescent rolls works fine—just press the perforated seams together to form a solid crust.
Easy Breakfast Recipes
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 tube crescent rolls
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°.
- Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet. While the sausage is browning, roll the crescent roll dough out in a greased rectangle casserole dish, 13×9 or slightly smaller will work perfectly.
- Spread the browned sausage over the crescent rolls. Top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Scramble the eggs with the milk. Add salt and pepper to your taste preference. Then pour over the cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked in the middle and bubbly around the edges.
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Great recipe! I did half sausage and half bacon, it was a hit!!!
Sounds great and easy! How many servings would you say for the nutritional facts? My husband has many health concerns, and we count carbs etc. Thank you !
Did you mean bake at 350? Or was it suppose to be 305?
Sounds like it could be really delicious!
Total typo! 350 is the temperature to cook it on.