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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Sausage Breakfast Casserole

    Sausage Breakfast Casserole

    Published: Oct 21, 2023 Modified: Nov 24, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    This is my absolute favorite brunch recipe! My sausage breakfast casserole is a regular at every sleepover breakfast and is requested every Christmas morning. You can even make it the night before and pop it in the oven the next morning. I promise it will become your favorite too!

    Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls
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    • Breakfast Casserole with Sausage Ingredients
    • How to Make Breakfast Casserole
    • Breakfast Sausage Casserole Tips
    • Sausage Breakfast Casserole FAQs
    • Breakfast Casserole Recipe Substitutions
    • Brunch Menu Ideas
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    Breakfast Casserole

    I love casseroles for feeding a crowd! Loaded with lots of flavors from the sausage, cheese, and buttery crescent rolls, this easy breakfast casserole recipe is a hearty breakfast casserole recipe and oh-so-delicious!

    This recipe is so easy to prepare. It tops the list of my favorite breakfast casseroles along with my French toast casserole. It is one of the best breakfast-for-dinner ideas! Not only is it a favorite for the holidays, but my family will also devour this casserole recipe any time I make it.

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

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    Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls

    Breakfast Casserole with Sausage Ingredients

    • breakfast pork sausage
    • eggs
    • heavy whipping cream
    • sea salt
    • ground pepper
    • onion powder
    • paprika
    • Colby-jack shredded cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
    • mozzarella shredded
    • crescent rolls (2 tubes)
    • green onions thinly sliced

    Instead of cubed-up bread like most bread pudding casseroles, my sausage and egg breakfast casserole uses crescent rolls to pack in that delicious buttery flavor. You don’t even have to pre-bake them!

    How to Make Breakfast Casserole

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
    2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned all the way through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Be sure to break up the sausage as it cooks. Remove from heat and strain off the grease. Set aside.
    3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-n-half, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika until fully incorporated. Add cheese and stir to combine. Set aside.
      mixing the ingredients for sausage breakfast casserole
    4. Open crescent rolls and roll according to package directions. Arrange 15 rolls in a prepared baking dish in three rows with 5 rolls in each row.
      ingredients in separate bowls for sausage breakfast casserole
    5. Add sausage crumble to the baking dish, spreading it evenly over the rolls.
      spreading sausage over crescent rolls
    6. Pour the egg mixture over the rolls and sausage. 
      spreading egg over sausage
    7. Bake for 25 minutes. There is no need to cover it with aluminum foil. Carefully remove from the oven. Allow sitting for 5 minutes.Baked sausage breakfast casserole in a dish
    8. Sprinkle top with green onions, if desired. Serve warm.

    This is my favorite Christmas morning breakfast! I usually make my kid’s favorite, candied bacon and air fryer breakfast potatoes too!

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

    Chelsi on Pinterest

    Breakfast Sausage Casserole Tips

    • Make sure to use ground sausage or breakfast patties, not the links. Regular, hot, or sage sausage is perfect for this dish.
    • If you like it hot, 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.

    Sausage Breakfast Casserole FAQs

    Which cheese is best for a breakfast casserole?

    I like using Colby Jack and Mozzarella Cheese. You can also use cheddar, Monterrey Jack, or even Mexican blend cheese.

    Can you make a breakfast casserole ahead of time?

    Yes, you can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate it until ready to cook.

    How to store a sausage casserole

    You can place the remainder of the baked egg casserole in a plastic container or cover it with saran wrap. It will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

    Slice of completed sausage breakfast casserole

    Breakfast Casserole Recipe Substitutions

    I have used the base of this recipe for so many different kinds of breakfast casseroles. I love offering different flavors when hosting brunch. The possibilities are endless!

    • You can substitute bacon or ham for the sausage in this casserole.
    • Peppers and Onions are amazing too!
    • Add Sauteed Spinach.
    • It is delicious with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions.
    • Give it a kick by adding some jalapeno peppers.

    Brunch Menu Ideas

    • Sausage Gravy
    • Chilaquiles
    • Ham Quiche
    • Sheet Pan Pancakes
    • Easy Breakfast Sliders

    Check out all my make-ahead brunch ideas, and try my Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole next!

    Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls

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    Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls

    Sausage Breakfast Casserole

    Isabel Laessig
    Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls is an easy breakfast that’s great for feeding a crowd! Filling, hearty, and so delicious!
    4.46 from 161 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 572 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9" by 13" baking dish

    Ingredients
      

    • 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
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
      Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned all the way through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Be sure to break up the sausage as it cooks. Remove from heat and strain off grease. Set aside.
      Browned sausage in skillet
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika until fully incorporated. Add cheese and stir to combine. Set aside.
      mixing the ingredients for sausage breakfast casserole
    • Open crescent rolls and roll according to package directions. Arrange 15 rolls in prepared baking dish in three rows with 5 rolls in each row.
      ingredients in separate bowls for sausage breakfast casserole
    • Add sausage to the baking dish, spreading it evenly over the rolls.
      spreading sausage over crescent rolls
    • Pour the egg mixture over the rolls and sausage. 
      spreading egg over sausage
    • Bake for 25 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
      Sprinkle top with green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
      Baked sausage breakfast casserole in a dish

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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. 

    Nutrition

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

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    1. Brian Eyer says

      November 19, 2023 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      I followed the recipe exactly and the dish was great. Very hearty and filling. Great recipe for winter days. All family members agree that this dish is good enough to make again.

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      • Isabel Laessig says

        November 24, 2023 at 1:39 pm

        Brian, I am so happy to hear this! I’m glad you and your family enjoyed it!

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