Description
Breakfast dreams come alive with this Classic Sausage and Egg Casserole, blending hearty flavors from savory sausage and creamy eggs. Comforting layers of cheese, bread, and protein promise a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 fully cooked breakfast sausages (pork, turkey, or chicken)
Dough and Baking Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup pancake mix
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Additional:
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375 degrees fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick cooking.
- Gently unroll the crescent dough and carefully separate each triangular section, creating uniform pastry shapes.
- Take each sausage and individually wrap it inside a dough triangle, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point to create a compact, neat package.
- Position the wrapped sausages onto the prepared baking sheet with the seam facing downward to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Delicately brush the surface of each pastry-wrapped sausage with melted butter to enhance golden browning and add a rich, glossy finish.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the pastry turns a beautiful golden brown color and achieves a crispy texture.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period before serving.
- Enhance the flavor experience by offering complementary condiments such as maple syrup, tangy mustard, classic ketchup, or creamy honey butter for dipping and added enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize sausage choices by selecting chicken, turkey, or plant-based options for different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Enhance flavor profiles by adding dried herbs like thyme or rosemary directly into the crescent dough for an aromatic twist.
- Prepare ahead by assembling the sausage rolls and refrigerating overnight, then baking fresh in the morning for a convenient breakfast option.
- Reduce calories by using reduced-fat crescent dough and lean sausage varieties, maintaining the delicious taste while supporting healthier eating goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg