Description
Hearty “crescent roll breakfast casserole” brings comfort and flavor to morning tables with layers of savory ingredients. Creamy eggs, crisp bacon, and melted cheese unite in this simple yet satisfying breakfast dish that promises to delight you from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 6 large eggs
- 68 ounces thick cut ham cubed into 12-cm pieces
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (colby jack and cheddar)
- 1 cup whole milk
Base and Seasonings:
- 2 8-ounce cans crescent roll
- 12 whole jalapeno deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons freeze-dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 375°F / 190°C, ensuring an ideal baking temperature for the breakfast casserole.
- Generously coat a 9×13 casserole dish with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough, separating each triangle along the perforated lines with precision.
- Enhance each crescent roll triangle by spreading a rich dollop of cream cheese across its surface.
- Gently roll each cream cheese-laden triangle into its classic crescent shape, creating uniform rolls.
- Arrange the rolled crescents strategically in the buttered dish, creating two parallel columns of eight rolls each.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Incorporate shredded cheese, diced ham, chopped jalapeños, fresh parsley, ground pepper, and salt into the egg mixture, creating a vibrant and textured blend.
- Methodically pour the egg mixture over the arranged crescent rolls, ensuring even distribution across the entire dish.
- Use gentle hand movements or a fork to redistribute ingredients, guaranteeing complete coverage and ensuring some crescent roll tops remain visible.
- Position the casserole on the middle oven rack and bake for 30-40 minutes, monitoring for a puffy, golden-brown exterior.
- If the casserole browns too rapidly, shield it with aluminum foil to prevent excessive charring while maintaining perfect cooking.
Notes
- Customize fillings by swapping ham with crispy bacon, sausage, or vegetarian alternatives like spinach and mushrooms for diverse flavor profiles.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cheese and ham, or replace with lean turkey or plant-based protein options.
- Enhance texture by patting cream cheese gently into crescent rolls to prevent soggy bottoms and ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Make ahead by preparing the casserole night before and refrigerating, which allows ingredients to meld and intensifies overall taste when baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg