Description
A delightful breakfast casserole featuring crescent rolls, fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheese, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup crumbled sausage or crispy bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
- 1 cup sautéed onions and bell peppers
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the crescent dough and lay it flat in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, pressing it firmly to cover the bottom and sides.
- Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the sausage until browned and crumbled, mixing it with vegetables.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth, adding hot sauce or herbs if desired.
- Layer the sausage and veggie mixture into the crescent crust, followed by cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over everything, ensuring it covers evenly, and top with additional cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
- Allow to cool for a few moments before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. Use low-fat cheese and turkey sausage for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, crescent roll recipe, brunch, easy recipe