Description
This simple and delicious Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole recipe is one of the best comfort food breakfasts using crescent rolls. An easy recipe for large groups that takes about 10 minutes to whip up and bakes for 40 minutes. It’s is always a huge hit with our family and guests!
Ingredients
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped (red, yellow, orange or green or a combination)
1 8 ounce package (226g) refrigerated crescent rolls (we used Pillsbury)
1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
10 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded cheddar, sharp
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
3 green onions, chopped for garnish
Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray or lightly grease with a small amount of butter.
- Open package of refrigerated crescent rolls and spread evenly in bottom of prepared baking dish. Press seams together.
- Shred cheeses and mix together in small bowl. Set aside.
- In large skillet over medium-high heat cook sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks for about five minutes.
- Stir in chopped onion, bell peppers, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to the casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheeses.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Cook in preheated 375°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes. A sharp knife inserted into the centre should come out clean.
- Optional: Serve with fresh parsley or chopped green onions and enjoy!
Notes
Storage & Reheating
The best way to store leftover breakfast casserole is in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place a serving on a plate and microwave in 30 second intervals until heated through.
Make-Ahead Instructions:
Prepare the casserole ahead of time. Cover it with plastic wrap, then place it in the fridge, without baking for the night. The next morning, allow it to sit on the counter while you preheat the oven and bake as directed. It may need an extra few minutes, so be sure to check it with a sharp knife for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 628
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Sodium: 1404.1 mg
- Fat: 43.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.3 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 38.2 g
- Cholesterol: 355.1 mg
