Easy Savory Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Casserole – Cheesy Make-Ahead Brunch Recipe
This savory breakfast sausage and cheese casserole is a hearty, crowd-pleasing breakfast bake made with eggs, sausage, cheddar cheese, and crescent roll dough. It’s rich, filling, and perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
- Press crescent roll dough into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly layer cooked sausage over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pepper, salt, garlic, and onion.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, slice into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
- Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.
- Try mixing cheeses like mozzarella or Parmesan for different flavor.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Use spicy sausage or red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square