Description
Wake up to a warm, cheesy slice of comfort with this Homemade Make Ahead Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or cozy brunch, this make-ahead dish combines fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melty cheese, and a soft crescent roll crust—all in one delicious bake. Whether you’re planning breakfast ideas for guests, holiday food ideas, or just want a no-fuss, easy recipe for the weekend, this breakfast casserole delivers big flavor with minimal morning effort.
Ingredients
1 package crescent roll dough
1 pound breakfast sausage
1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
2. Unroll crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the baking dish, sealing seams.
3. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned, then drain excess grease.
4. Spread sausage evenly over the crescent roll layer.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage.
6. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
7. Pour egg mixture evenly over the cheese and sausage.
8. (Optional) Cover and refrigerate overnight if making ahead.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until eggs are set and top is golden.
11. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
12. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes after baking for clean slices and best texture.
To save time, prep everything the night before and just bake in the morning.
You can customize with veggies like peppers or spinach for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 225mg