Description
Hearty Breakfast Sausage Casserole brings comfort and flavor to morning meals with layers of savory goodness. Cheesy eggs, crisp sausage, and golden bread create a satisfying dish you’ll crave weekend after weekend.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
Pantry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
Instructions
- Carefully prepare your workspace and gather all necessary cooking tools for this delectable breakfast ensemble.
- Activate the oven’s heating mechanism to 350 degrees fahrenheit, creating an ideal baking environment.
- Utilize a skillet to transform raw breakfast sausage into beautifully browned morsels, meticulously draining any excess lipid content once cooking concludes.
- Gently unfurl the crescent roll dough sheet, strategically pressing the delicate layer across the entire surface of a thoroughly greased 9×13 casserole vessel.
- Distribute the expertly cooked sausage across the dough’s landscape, ensuring comprehensive coverage, then cascade shredded cheese over the initial layer.
- Within a mixing receptacle, harmonize eggs, milk, and selected seasonings, whisking until a smooth, integrated mixture emerges.
- Tenderly cascade the egg mixture over the carefully constructed sausage and cheese foundation, allowing the liquid to permeate the entire dish.
- Position the casserole within the preheated oven, allowing culinary magic to transpire for approximately 30-35 minutes until the surface achieves a golden, appetizing appearance.
- Once removed, embellish with freshly chopped parsley, slice into elegant squares, and present this morning masterpiece to eager diners.
Notes
- Master sausage browning by ensuring a golden, crispy texture without burning, which enhances the overall flavor profile of the casserole.
- Prevent soggy bottom crust by patting sausage dry and allowing it to cool slightly before spreading over crescent roll dough to reduce moisture transfer.
- Create versatile variations by substituting pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option or using plant-based sausage crumbles for vegetarian guests.
- Elevate nutrition by adding diced bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms between sausage and cheese layers for extra vitamins and texture without compromising the dish’s classic appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 704 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg