The Best 4 Ingredient Sausage Breakfast Casserole
A hearty, cheesy breakfast casserole made with just four simple ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for feeding a crowd with almost zero effort.
Ingredients
- 1 can(8 oz) Crescent Roll Dough
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage — cooked and crumbled
- 6 large Eggs — beaten
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese — cheddar or your preferred variety
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.2. Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling as it cooks. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.3. Press crescent roll dough flat across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, sealing any seams.4. Spread cooked sausage evenly over the dough layer.5. Pour beaten eggs over the sausage.6. Top with shredded cheese.7. Bake for 30 minutes until eggs are fully set and cheese is golden and bubbly.8. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Brown the sausage the night before and refrigerate to save time in the morning.
- Customize with diced peppers or onions, or swap in turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For a make-ahead version, assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Add 5 extra minutes to the bake time if going straight from the fridge.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
- Sodium: 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 14g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin C: 0%
- Calcium: 15%
- Iron: 8%