Description
Start your day with a delightful twist on breakfast with this Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole. This hearty dish combines savory sausage, rich cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, it’s incredibly easy to prepare and can even be made ahead of time for extra convenience. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it uniquely yours. Gather around the table and enjoy every delicious bite of this comforting casserole that promises to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat; drain excess oil and let cool.
- Unroll crescent dough and press into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Layer cooked sausage evenly over the dough followed by shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, black pepper, sea salt, garlic, and onion until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing into squares; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg