Description
This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and hearty morning dish featuring eggs, sausage, crescent rolls, and melted cheese. Perfect for a crowd or a weekend brunch, this casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh the next morning for a satisfying and flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed croissant rolls
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage links or ground breakfast sausage, cooked and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Eggs and Vegetables: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, diced bell peppers, sliced green onions, and seasoned salt until well combined.
- Arrange Bread Base: Spread the cubed croissant rolls evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer of the casserole.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Sprinkle the cooked and chopped breakfast sausage over the croissant cubes, then top evenly with shredded cheese.
- Combine and Refrigerate or Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese layers. Cover the dish and either refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld or bake immediately.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake the casserole at 375°F for 30 minutes or until the center is firmly set and the top is lightly browned.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before for convenience; refrigerate covered overnight and bake in the morning.
- Feel free to use any color bell peppers or swap in onions if preferred.
- For a different protein, try substituting chicken sausage or turkey sausage.
- You can vary the cheese type to cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend for different flavors.
- Ensure the sausage is fully cooked before adding to the casserole to maintain food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1007 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg
