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This savory sausage breakfast casserole is flaky, filling, delicious and ready in under 30 minutes!!

A baked sausage breakfast casserole in a white baking dish.
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We LOVE this sausage breakfast casserole so much. Itโ€™s everything we love about breakfast, in one dish. Savory sausage, creamy eggs with cheese, and mouth-watering spices, all layered atop a soft and flaky crescent sheet.ย 

Itโ€™s the perfect breakfast, and easy to make in large quantities. Add in that it only takes about 22 minutes to make, and this casserole will become a staple breakfast food in your kitchen. 

Itโ€™s the perfect way to start a morning or holiday weekend! For more favorite breakfast casseroles, check out our Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole, Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole and Biscuit Breakfast Casserole.ย 

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • All in one! This sausage breakfast casserole is everything you love about breakfast, layered on a crescent sheet.
  • On the table in no time. From start to finish it’s ready in under 30 minutes – prepped in 7 and baked in 15!
  • Filling. Crescent rolls, eggs, and sausage – everything you need to fill you up and get you through the morning!
Eggs, sausage, and other ingredients on a kitchen counter.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sausage or flavors of pork, chicken, or turkey sausage. You can also replace the sausage with cubes of ham or cooked crumbled bacon.
  • 1 (8-ounce) package crescent sheet
  • 5 large eggs
  • ยผ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – Omit the Italian seasoning and replace it with a spice of your choice. Add heat with red pepper flakes
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • ยผ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, or a cheese blend. Freshly shredded cheese melts better than prepackaged cheese.
  • optional veggies – Saute and mix in vegetables like red bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli florets, spinach, or jalapenos.
  • optional toppingsHomemade Salsa, cooked bacon, sour cream, or green onions, Sausage Gravy

How to Make Sausage Breakfast Casserole

  1. PREP. Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
  2. SAUSAGE. Brown 1 pound sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  3. CRESCENTS ROLLS. Unroll the 8-ounce crescent sheet and spread it onto the bottom of a greased 9ร—13 casserole dish. Evenly spread cooked sausage over the dough.
  4. EGGS. In a large bowl, whisk 5 eggs, ยผ cup milk, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ยฝ teaspoon salt, and ยผ teaspoon pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the top of your casserole, and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  5. BAKE. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the eggs are set and the crust is golden.
Sausage breakfast casserole sliced and served on a plate.

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5 from 512 votes

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

By: Lil’ Luna
This savory sausage breakfast casserole is flaky, filling, and delicious! It's also ready in under 30 minutes!!
Servings: 12
Prep: 7 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 22 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound sausage
  • 1 package crescent sheet
  • 5 eggs
  • ยผ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • ยผ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
  • Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Unroll the crescent sheet and spread it onto the bottom of a greased 9ร—13 baking dish. Evenly spread sausage over the dough.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour over the top of your casserole, and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the eggs are set and the crust is golden.

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Notes

Prep ahead of time. Assemble this sausage egg and cheese casserole up to 8 hours ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Freezer meal. Fully bake and cool the casserole before wrapping tightly with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil before storing in the freezer for up to 3 months.ย 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, then reheat in the microwave or the oven. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months.ย 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 571mg, Potassium: 134mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 230IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 1.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Make ahead of time?

Assemble up to 8 hours ahead of time. Cover with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Fully bake and cool the casserole before wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil before. Freeze for up to 3 months.ย 

How to store sausage breakfast casserole?

Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.ย 

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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169 Comments

  1. Victoria says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! I made a couple adjustments. I added sauteed spinach, onion, mushroom and garlic to make it more hearty as a dinner entree. I also used sausage crumbles from the bag since i had That on hand. Will definitely make again! Thank you!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing what you did ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Josh Harston says:

    5 stars
    love it!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am happy you do! Thank you!

      1. Todd says:

        Can I use biscuits instead of crescent rolls

      2. Lil'Luna Team says:

        I haven’t used biscuits, but you could certainly give it a try! Baking time may be slightly different since the biscuits would be much thicker. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you use the biscuits. ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Veronica Roy says:

    5 stars
    Simply Marvelous I added sauteed onions and bell peppers and another egg. I baked croissant first for 5 minutes before topping. When done I topped with finely chopped cilantro family didn’t leave any I had 1 bite. And it was good!! Thanks I will be making again

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      That sounds perfect!! Thank you for sharing what you did. Glad you liked it!

      1. Diane says:

        3 stars
        My was juicy. what did i do wrong

      2. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Hmmm…that’s a good question. I haven’t had that issue. Maybe it needed more time in the oven.

  4. Peri says:

    What size crescent rolls work best?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      It’s the crescent sheet, so they are pretty similar ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Meloney McClintock says:

    5 stars
    This is an excellent receipt and my family loves it.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am so happy to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!

  6. Patti says:

    5 stars
    So delicious and Quick and easy! Will DEFINITELY be making this again!

  7. Ana Maria says:

    5 stars
    So excited to try this one! It looks so yummy

  8. Anne Clark says:

    5 stars
    This looks sooo good and I love the idea of using crescent rolls! Can’t wait to try it out on the HUBS.

  9. Kristy says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! I kept recipe as is!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am so glad you liked it!! Thank you so much!

  10. SusaN her says:

    Can you add hashbrowns to it

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      For sure!! That would be a great addition!