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This crescent roll breakfast casserole is hearty, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make. Fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and buttery crescent roll dough come together in one comforting breakfast bake that’s perfect for weekends, holidays, or meal prep.
Whether you’re feeding overnight guests or planning brunch for a crowd, this simple casserole disappears fast. My Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole and Amish Breakfast Casserole are always hits too!
Why you’ll love this egg casserole with crescent rolls!
This crescent roll breakfast casserole is a delicious way to feed a big group of people and it’s just as easy as my top-rated Easy Breakfast Casserole and Overnight Breakfast Casserole! Simply layer crescent rolls, sausage, cheese, and eggs in a baking dish, and bake until golden brown. Boom! Your work is done.
The crescent rolls provide a fluffy, buttery base, while the eggs, cheese, and sausage make this recipe hearty, satisfying, and full of flavor. Truly, the hardest part is waiting for it to finish baking!
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and minimal prep make this a stress-free breakfast recipe.
- Perfect for Feeding a Crowd: This casserole fills a 9×13 pan, making it ideal for brunches and holiday mornings.
- Buttery Crescent Roll Crust: The crescent rolls bake into a soft, flaky base everyone loves.
- Great Make-Ahead Breakfast: Prepare it ahead of time and bake when ready. (You’ll love my Eggs Benedict Casserole and Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole for the same reason!)
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Ingredient Notes
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Bulk pork sausage – Adds savory, hearty flavor.
- Crescent rolls – Create a buttery crust for the casserole.
- Cheddar cheese – Melts beautifully throughout the dish.
- Eggs – Form the fluffy base of the casserole.
- Whole milk – Makes the eggs creamy and tender.
- Salt – Enhances the flavor.
- Black pepper – Adds a little warmth and seasoning.
Variations
- Use crumbled bacon instead of breakfast sausage for the protein.
- Leftover ham from my Crock Pot Ham recipe can also be used instead of sausage.
- You can switch things up by using a different variety of shredded cheese. Try smoked mozzarella cheese or gouda cheese!
- After the sausage has cooked, toss some chopped veggies into the hot, greased skillet. Zucchini, tomatoes, and sliced peppers are all delicious and can be quickly sautéed and sprinkled into the casserole dish with the sausage.
How to Make Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and unroll the crescent roll dough into the bottom. Pinch the seams together.
- Add the fillings: Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the dough, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix the egg mixture: Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered at 375°F for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean. Let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
How to Store and Reheat
To store leftovers, warp the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Or, transfer the casserole to an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze your casserole, cover it with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Or, transfer it to a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before warming.
To serve, reheat leftovers in the oven at 350ºF until warmed through. If the top of the casserole begins to brown, cover the dish with foil, and continue to bake until your desired temperature is reached.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Assemble it the night before, refrigerate, and bake the next morning.
Absolutely. Crescent sheets work perfectly and eliminate seams.
A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Yes, this casserole freezes very well after baking.
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Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13 casserole dish
- Mixing bowls
- whisk
- Cast iron skillet
- measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls 8 oz
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain.1 pound bulk pork sausage
- Unroll crescent roll dough into a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Seal seams1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- Add sausage and top with cheese.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over sausage and cheese.8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
I made this for today’s New Year’s brunch and we loved it! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Happy New Year!
Make this all the time.
Sounds absolutely wonderful! Can it be made ahead of time and frozen?
Can this be prepared and frozen or do I need to bake it before freezing?
Excellent! An easy dish to make! Mine looks exactly like the photo😋☺️
We’re so happy to hear this, Vikki!
Just needs bacon!
Can this be assembled the night before and then baked in the morning?
Yes! This is great to prepare in advance!
I make this…it’s a favorite at Christmas! Add some oregano! Delicious
Yum! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Rhonda!
I try to cut down on the fat content in breakfast casseroles to make them healthier. Why whole milk? Would 2% work?
Whole milk just makes it richer and creamier! You could use 2% – the flavor just won’t be quite as strong.
I have always made mine with hash brown patties. I will be making this recipe this year for our Christmas morning breakfast for my family at my sisters house.
We hope you enjoy, Maria!
Can this be made the night before and baked in the morning
I just googled you can let sit in fridge over night and it will even bring the flavors together. It was for breakfast casseroles.
I make one like this. Add green chilis over the meet. Makes it extra yummy!!