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Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole for Busy Mornings

This Breakfast Casserole is perfect for busy mornings, filled with savory sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese on a flaky crescent roll base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 package Crescent Rolls Can be substituted with biscuit dough.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage Substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
  • 6 large Eggs Can use egg whites for a lighter version.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Feel free to swap with mozzarella or pepper jack.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking dish
  • skillet
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Spray the 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Unroll the crescent rolls and layer them evenly at the bottom.
  4. Spread the cooked sausage over the crescent roll base evenly.
  5. Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings, then pour the mixture evenly over the sausage.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Perfect for serving a group and easily customizable to suit different tastes.

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