Sausage & Crescent Roll Casserole

Name: Sausage & Crescent Roll Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 8 large eggs; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

I made this tasty breakfast casserole with crescent rolls for a baby shower. It saved me; preparing it ahead gave me more time to finish decorating for the party. —Melody Craft, Conroe, Texas

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Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Unroll crescent roll dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with sausage and cheese.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over sausage and cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 375°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Test Kitchen Tips

Use spicy or mild Italian sausage in the recipe for a flavor twist.

It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks rather than already shredded. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then use my food processor to shred it myself. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer so I have it when I need it.

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Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 283 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.

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Lorraine

May 11, 2020

I just made this and had to let everyone know that it's really good. I did add a layer of cooked diced red peppers and onions over the sausage before adding the cheese. Also I didn't have mozzarella cheese and substituted Mexican 4 cheese blend. Turned out great.
lynne stanley

May 10, 2020

I made this the night before. It was very good. I followed the recipe other than adding onions. It did need a kick or a spice to pick up the flavor. Next ti.e I will add sharp cheddar or pepperjack cheese. .
amsm

Jan 30, 2020

My kids and their friends ate this all up! I love the crescent roll crust. I did substitute Monterrey jack cheese since that is what I had on hand.
pattiejean

Jan 20, 2020

This was so easy to prepare, and delicious! I used shredded cheddar instead of mozzarella, but otherwise followed recipe as written. I prepared it and baked it right away, but love that it can also be made ahead! Will definitely make again; my family loved it.
lollygagtx

Dec 22, 2019

Easy as can be, use a different cheese if mozzarella is like candle wax to you, though, seriously! Tha pan empties fast for this one.
gunslinger

Dec 19, 2019

I made this for a brunch potluck and it was a big hit! I took another reviewers advice and used 1/2 mozzarella and 1/2 cheddar cheese. Very easy and tasty!
JGa2595176

Jun 6, 2019

I love this recipe and everytime I make it, there isn't a slice left! Sometimes we add crispy bacon or veggies too. Great potluck brunch dish!
cindiak

Feb 11, 2019

I love that this can be made ahead of time. I used 1 cup of sharp cheddar and 1 cup of swiss for more flavor.
LeChef2313

Mar 17, 2018

We liked this, but I think 1 cup mozz and 1 cup cheddar would bring up the rating. I’m going to give this another try.
Mary

Jan 1, 2018

Loved this recipe, I also substituted cheddar cheese and I added a layer of shredded hash browns to the top. Reheated leftovers in the oven on my cast iron griddle and was even better the second time around!!