Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
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If you need an easy make ahead breakfast casserole than this Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is the perfect option! Simply prepare it the night before then bake it when you wake up. Crescent roll crust topped with sausage, eggs and cheese.

This warm and cheesy breakfast casserole with crescent rolls is such a tasty meal to have in the morning. It’s so easy to make and is a great simple recipe to throw together and let bake while you get ready for the day.
Your home will fill will the delicious smell of buttery crescent rolls and tasty breakfast sausage, and then you’ll have a hot breakfast ready to eat before you head out the door.
I love to throw together this easy fruit salad to have alongside this crescent roll breakfast casserole. Add in a fresh hot cup of coffee and you’ve got the perfect meal!
You can make this easy breakfast casserole for the holiday’s when you’re hosting a lot of people, or just make it for an easy morning breakfast during the week.
Why You’ll Love this Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
- The prep time on this casserole is only 15 minutes, so it’s easy to make multiple pans of breakfast casserole to bake at the same time if you’re feeding a large crowd.
- This easy breakfast casserole is perfect to make ahead of time! You can prep it the night before you need it and place it in the fridge to bake in the morning.
- Leftovers of crescent roll breakfast casserole store well, so you can easily eat this for breakfast for a few days!

Ingredients needed for Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls
- Crescent Dough Sheet – A crescent dough sheet is easier to work with, but you can also use regular crescent rolls as well.
- Pork Sausage – Get the breakfast pork sausage for extra flavor in this tasty casserole.
- Mozzarella Cheese – If you want your cheese to be extra melty, buy a block of mozzarella and shred your own cheese.
- Cheddar Cheese – You can use mild or sharp cheddar cheese, whichever you prefer!
- Eggs – This recipe uses a lot of eggs, but make sure you use the amount needed. It may seem like too many, but it will make the perfect amount of casserole.
- Yellow Onion – I recommend using a yellow onion because it has a much milder flavor that won’t be overpowering.
- Milk – You can use whole milk, 2% milk, skim milk, or any other kind you’d prefer. Whole milk will give your casserole the creamiest result.
- Salt and Black Pepper – A pinch of salt and pepper will go a long way in this flavorful recipe.
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How to Make a Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
- Grease your casserole dish and place the crescent roll sheet in the bottom. Make sure you stretch it and press it out so that it covers the entire bottom of the pan.
- In a large skillet, brown the pork sausage and onion until there’s no pink left. Then, drain off the excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until throughly combined. Then, stir the mozzarella cheese and half of the cheddar into the eggs.
- Spread the pork sausage crumbles onto the crescent roll sheet. Pour the egg mixture on top of the sausage and crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole and bake until the edges are golden brown.


Serving Tips for Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
I love to serve some type of fruit alongside this protein packed casserole. This fresh orange smoothie would be perfect! As well as this easy fruit salad.
How to Store Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls
FRIDGE: Leftover casserole can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
FREEZER: To freeze this casserole, either wrap it well or place the leftover into an airtight container. It will freeze for up to 2 months.
Can I Use Different types of Cheese?
Sure! You could use all cheddar cheese, some Colby jack, Monterey jack, or anything else you prefer. Feel free to mix it up!
Do I have to use sausage in this breakfast casserole?
Not necessarily. You could use crumbled cooked bacon or even cooked chunks of ham.
Can I add veggies to my crescent roll breakfast casserole?
Absolutely! Feel free to add things like spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, bell pepper, or any other veggies before baking your casserole. Just make sure you don’t overload it with too many veggies so that it will bake well.
Pro Tips for the best Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
- Change up the flavor of this easy breakfast casserole recipe by adding fresh herbs, spinach, or green onions to the mixture before baking!
- You can absolutely use packaged shredded cheese, but if you’d like extra melty cheese then shred your own.
- Make some homemade salsa to serve on top of each serving of your casserole.

This adaptable breakfast casserole with crescent rolls is the perfect warming breakfast. Whether you eat it as an easy breakfast during the week or serve it when you’re hosting guests, you’re sure to love this recipe!
More Breakfast Recipes You’ll Love
- Do you have a sweet tooth around breakfast time? Check out these Easy Cinnamon Rolls.
- Need another easy recipe that’s packed with protein? This Breakfast Pizza is a go-to breakfast in my house.
- I love making a Fried Egg Sandwich on those mornings when I can’t figure out what else to make and want something simple.
- Another great use for crescent rolls around breakfast time is this delicious Breakfast Crescent Ring!
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Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 8 ounces can Pillsbury crescent rolls or 1 can crescent dough sheet
- 10 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- If you are using crescent rolls unroll them and place side-by-side in the baking dish, pressing seams together to seal. If you are using a crescent dough sheet, unroll and place in a baking dish stretching if needed to cover the entire bottom of the dish. Set aside.
- In a skillet brown pork sausage and onion until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
- While the sausage is cooking, combine eggs, milk, pepper and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add Mozzarella cheese and one cup of cheddar cheese, stir to combine.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage mixture over the top of crescent roll dough in the baking dish. Then pour the egg mixture on top. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tips
- FRIDGE: Leftover casserole can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- FREEZER: To freeze this casserole, either wrap it well or place the leftover into an airtight container. It will freeze for up to 2 months.
- Use crumbled cooked bacon or even cooked chunks of ham to mix up the flavors. You can also add chopped fresh vegetables to the casserole.
Julie Hartman says
I am making this to take to work so I was judging the time so it would be hot. It says 20 – 25 minutes and that is totally wrong for baking time. I’m on 45 minutes so far.
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry, cooking time has been updated.