Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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You're going to love this Breakfast Casserole with Sausage! My sausage breakfast casserole recipe is a regular at every sleepover and requested every Christmas morning. Make it the night before in under 40 minutes, then pop it in the oven the next morning for an effortless breakfast!

Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

Casseroles are the best for feeding a hungry crowd, especially over the holidays! I'm a big fan of casseroles and have made plenty of them over the years, from tater tot casserole and corn casserole to tuna casserole and chicken casserole. Out of all of them, though, my sausage breakfast casserole is my favorite!

Loaded with flavor from sausage, cheese, and buttery crescent rolls, my breakfast casserole with sausage is filling and oh-so delicious. If you haven't tried it yet, let me tell you this breakfast casserole recipe is so easy to prepare! You will only need a handful of common ingredients and under 40 minutes to prep and bake it.

I love this easy breakfast casserole because you can make it the night before, then pop it in the oven the next morning. It makes an easy holiday breakfast your family will practically beg you for every year. Trust me!

I made this xmas morning and served it with fresh fruit. it was quick to make and it was liked by all. Merry Christmas!!!

Karen on Pinterest

Christmas Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

• Breakfast Pork Sausage: You can use your favorite variety of breakfast sausage. I like sage breakfast sausage, hot breakfast sausage, and maple breakfast sausage. Go with what you like best!
• Eggs: Farm fresh eggs are always best, but if you can't get those I recommend looking for pasture raised cage-free eggs. They genuinely taste better.
• Heavy Whipping Cream: If you want to cut down on the fat content, you can use half and half or milk. Just keep in mind the texture won't be quite the same.
• Seasonings: For seasoning, you will need sea salt (or kosher salt), ground black pepper, onion powder, and regular paprika.
• Cheeses: I'm using both colby jack shredded cheese and mozzarella. You can use cheddar if you like, or experiment with cheeses like gruyere! I recommend shredding your own cheese with a grater if you can. It melts better than pre-shredded cheese, which has an anti-caking powder added to it when packaged.
• Crescent Rolls: Refrigerated tubes of crescent rolls. You'll need two tubes. They are so buttery, flaky, and delicious!
• Green Onions: Thinly sliced green onions add flavor and a pop of color to the dish.

How to Make Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, and set the dish aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add breakfast sausage and cook until browned through, about 6-8 minutes. Break up the sausage as it cooks. When done cooking, remove it from the heat and drain the grease, then set the sausage aside.
3. Crack eggs into a large bowl, then add heavy cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Whisk together until combined.
4. Add cheese and mix until completely combined. Set the bowl aside.
   
5. Open your packages of crescent rolls and roll out according to package directions.
6. Arrange 15 rolls in a prepared baking dish in three rows with 5 rolls in each row. You can also use crescent sheets; in which case, spread them out evenly on the bottom.
   
7. Add sausage crumble over the rolls, spreading it out evenly.
   
8. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage.
   
9. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, uncovered. Carefully remove it from the oven once the cheese is bubbly and browned on top. Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Sprinkle with green onions if desired, and serve!

What to Serve with Sausage Breakfast Casserole

• Candied Bacon
• Air Fried Breakfast Potatoes
• Homemade Salsa
• Blistered Tomatoes
• Garlic Spinach Saute

Made this for breakfast today and absolutely loved it. I added salsa to my own plate. Loved every bite!

Chelsi

Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe Tips

• Use ground sausage or breakfast patties, not the links. Regular, hot, or sage sausage is perfect for this dish. I also like using maple sausage.
• If you like it spicy, this breakfast bake is great with a little hot sauce on it!
• You can use crescent sheets instead of crescent rolls if you prefer.
• Feel free to add your favorite veggies to this recipe, like broccoli.

Breakfast Sausage Casserole Substitutions

I have used this recipe as a start to make so many different kinds of breakfast casseroles. This is great for offering different flavors when hosting brunch. The possibilities are endless!

• You can substitute bacon or ham for the sausage in this casserole.
• Peppers with onions are excellent, too!
• Add cooked spinach.
• It is delicious with onions and mushrooms.
• Kick it up by adding some jalapeno peppers.

Storing Leftover Breakfast Casserole

1. Refrigerating: Allow the casserole to cool down to room temperature after baking. This usually takes about 30 minutes. Cut the casserole into individual servings or slices. This makes it easier to reheat only the amount you need rather than the whole casserole. Then, add to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
2. Freezing: If you plan to store the casserole for an extended period (more than a few days), place it in the freezer. Be sure to double-wrap it to prevent freezer burn. Breakfast casserole can typically be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months. Make sure to label with the date.

Reheating Sausage Casserole

1. Thawing (if frozen): If your casserole is frozen, transfer it to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw overnight.
2. Oven Method:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Place the individual portions or the casserole (covered with foil) in the oven.
   • Reheat for about 15-20 minutes or until it's heated through. If it was frozen, it will take a bit longer.
3. Microwave Method:
   • Place an individual portion on a microwave-safe plate and cover it with a microwave-safe lid.
   • Microwave on medium power (50-70%) for 1-2 minutes, checking and stirring every 30 seconds until it's heated through. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage.

Sausage Breakfast Casserole FAQ

Did you enjoy the recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let me know what you think! This easy breakfast casserole for Christmas is one of my family's favorites. It's the perfect holiday morning breakfast or brunch, but you can make it any time of year and I guarantee everyone will love it.

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Recipe Author: Isabel Laessig

Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls is an easy breakfast that's great for feeding a crowd! Filling, hearty, and so delicious!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 8

Calories 572 kcal

Equipment

• 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pound breakfast sausage - (not sausage links)
• ▢ 6 large eggs
• ▢ 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1 cup colby jack cheese - shredded
• ▢ 1 cup mozzarella - shredded
• ▢ 16 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls - 2 tubes
• ▢ 1 to 2 green onions - thinly sliced

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, and set the dish aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add breakfast sausage and cook until browned through, about 6-8 minutes. Break up the sausage as it cooks. When done cooking, remove it from the heat and drain the grease, then set the sausage aside.
  1 pound breakfast sausage
• Crack eggs into a large bowl, then add heavy cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Whisk together until combined.
  1 cup heavy whipping cream,½ teaspoon salt,¼ teaspoon pepper,¼ teaspoon onion powder,¼ teaspoon paprika,6 large eggs
• Add cheese and mix until completely combined. Set the bowl aside.
  1 cup colby jack cheese,1 cup mozzarella
• Open your packages of crescent rolls and roll out according to package directions.
  16 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls
• Arrange 15 rolls in a prepared baking dish in three rows with 5 rolls in each row. You can also use crescent roll sheets; if using sheets, make sure they're evenly spread out on the bottom of the dish.
• Add sausage crumble over the rolls, spreading it out evenly.
• Pour the egg mixture over the sausage.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, uncovered. Carefully remove it from the oven once the cheese is bubbly and browned on top. Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
• Sprinkle with green onions if desired, and serve!
  1 to 2 green onions

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Notes

• Make sure to use ground sausage or breakfast patties, not the links. Regular, hot, or sage sausage is perfect for this dish.
• This crescent roll breakfast Casserole is great with a little hot sauce on it.
• You can substitute bacon or ham for the sausage in this casserole. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 572kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 1204mgPotassium: 275mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 2.3mg