Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is a savory, layered breakfast dish combining flaky crescent rolls, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and crispy bacon or sausage. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead breakfast that will satisfy the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Meat
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled or 1/2 pound sausage, cooked and drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the casserole.
- Prepare the crescent roll layer: Unroll the crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form the base crust.
- Cook the meat: If not already cooked, fry the bacon until crisp and crumble it, or cook and drain the sausage thoroughly to remove excess fat.
- Mix the eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
- Assemble the casserole: Sprinkle the cooked bacon or sausage over the crescent roll layer, then pour the egg mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over everything for a cheesy layer.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden on top and the eggs are fully set.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy a hearty breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can substitute any cheese of your choice such as mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Vegetarians can omit the bacon or sausage and add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers instead.
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Watch the casserole closely in the last 10 minutes to avoid overbaking which can dry out the eggs.
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