Assemble this Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole full of sausage, potatoes, eggs, and cheese in the evening and bake it in the morning. It’s the perfect way to start the day!

The perfection of the flavors is perfect for Christmas morning and makes the best leftovers as well. When I’m craving an egg casserole, this is my go-to dish! When I’m craving an egg casserole, this is my go-to dish!

Overnight breakfast casserole on white plate

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

One of my favorite parts of the day is breakfast. I am one of those people that has to eat something to start the day. Plus, it’s good for you!

If you are looking for more amazing breakfast recipes, here are some of my favorites! Breakfast Quesadillas, Homemade Waffle Recipe, Homemade Pancakes 

I especially like to eat breakfast when it’s as delicious as this Overnight Breakfast Casserole! There’s a reason this easy breakfast casserole is requested by my family over and over again.

(Be sure to try my Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole too!)

breakfast casserole in casserole dish

How to Make Overnight Breakfast Casserole

A layer of crescent rolls, sausage, hash brown potatoes, cheese and eggs in a 9×12 casserole dish makes up this delicious Overnight Breakfast Casserole that you’re going to flip for! My family looks forward to it every time we make it.

Recipe Ingredients: 

  • Eggs
  • hashbrown potatoes
  • cheese – I love to use sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe. Don’t forget to sprinkle extra cheese on top.
  • milk
  • crescent rolls – Some people make this with bread and bread cubes, but the flavor of the rolls is key.

Instructions to make easy Egg Casserole

how to make breakfast casserole steps

Step 1. Add dough to the pan

Place crescent dough in the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan.

Step 2. Layer the sausage

Layer sausage, potatoes & cheese in the order given.

Step 3. Mix ingredients

Mix eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Pour over casserole.

Step 4. Put in the fridge

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 5. Let rest

Let rest on the counter while the oven preheats to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until eggs are just set in center, being careful to not overbake. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

how to make egg and sausage casserole

Variations for this Simple Breakfast Casserole

You could definitely switch up the meat or cheese in this casserole to make it to your liking. Try ham and swiss or bacon and colby jack. It’s going to be good!

If you want to add a health factor, add in spinach, onions, fresh pepper slices, or even some different flavors of cooked sausage, too. This egg mixture is really versatile.

My favorite way to serve Overnight Breakfast Casserole is to serve it with mixed fruit and coffee cake or cinnamon rolls. Mmmm! It’s the perfect breakfast or brunch meal!

piece of overnight casserole recipe on white plate
 
This is perfect to have on hand for guests.

You can also watch me make this on Good Day Marketplace!

A slice of overnight breakfast casserole on a plate.

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Assemble this Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole full of sausage, potatoes, eggs, and cheese in the evening and bake it in the morning.  It's the perfect way to start the day!
3.91 from 117 votes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Kasey Schwartz
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking dish

Ingredients  

  • 1 pkg refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 lb browned hot sausage
  • 1 half package of Ore-Ida O’Brien frozen potatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cheese I like cheddar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk I like whole milk

Instructions 

  • Place crescent dough in the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan.
    1 pkg refrigerated crescent rolls
  • Layer sausage, potatoes & cheese in order given.
    1 lb browned hot sausage, 1 half package of Ore-Ida O’Brien frozen potatoes, 2 cups shredded cheese
  • Mix eggs and milk together in large bowl. Pour over casserole.
    6 eggs, 2 cups milk
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Let rest on counter while oven preheats to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until eggs are just set in center, being careful to not overbake. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 98mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword: breakfast, breakfast casserole, casserole, eggs
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overnight breakfast casserole topped with cheese

If you like this recipe, be sure to try these favorites!

–> Simple Breakfast Casserole 

—> Eggs Benedict Breakfast Sandwich 

—> Make Ahead Sunrise Breakfast Bites 

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

Comments

  1. Bonnie Hamblin says:

    I doubled the recipe, and it turned out great. I did use Half and Half cream for half of the milk. The O’Brien potatoes was a nice touch. It fed a crowd and everyone raved!

    1. Shyanne - ATM Team says:

      We’re so glad it turned out well for you, Bonnie!

  2. Should the sausage be Italian or breakfast sausage? I assumed breakfast, but I have never seen hot breakfast sausage.

  3. Arizona Mama says:

    4 stars
    This was good but I would sprinkle a little salt on the potatoes before adding the cheese. I used turkey breakfast sausage patties, cubed and heated.

  4. Make sure It is room temperature before putting it in the oven, and have the oven hot when you put it in to bake it. Bake the casserole on a lower rack and you shouldn’t have the problem with the dough

  5. Lanora Bradley says:

    Can you use a aluminium disposal pan? And how much does this feed?

  6. Louise Eason says:

    1 star
    I”m sorry, but it was not good at all. None of my guests would eat it. I had to throw it away. I did substitute hash browns for the potatoes.

  7. Can I use a disposable tin casserole pan for the casserole?

  8. BethMoore says:

    Did anyone have the issue of the milk and egg mixture seeping to/under the crescent roll dough? Half of my dough was able to get properly cooked, but the other half just looks & feels like a squishy nasty mess : ( I tried sealing the sides in a bit but I guess I didn’t realize how much I should have tried.

  9. Judy Bertoson says:

    5 stars
    My husband made this for Christmas morning and we both love it. We enjoyed it so much that he is going to make it again for New Years morning but we are going to try it with ham and garlic and onion powder. I can’t wait!!

    1. Kasey Schwartz says:

      Wonderful!! I am so happy to hear that!

    2. April L. Danford says:

      Will you make a vegan version with Just egg, vegan sausage (should it be patties or links), unsweetened almond milk, plant-based cheese ?

  10. Do you thaw the hash browns?

    1. No – they go in frozen.

  11. Oh 5 stars! Great recipe!

  12. 5 stars
    Substituted sausage for cooked bacon and added garlic & onion powder, salt and pepper.
    It was good but next time I am going to try it with goetta.

      1. Do you cook the sausage before adding it to the dish?

      2. Beth Moore says:

        Sausage should be cooked before adding to the dish!

      3. I’m baking this dish right now. I love your ideas and recipes but really would have liked the measurements included in the recipe. i.e how many ounces of hash browns, how much milk etc. We will see in a few minutes

      4. Just found the measurements in the recipe! My mistake. Thank you

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