Description
A delicious and hearty Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole combining fluffy eggs, savory sausage, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese over buttery croissant rolls. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Base
- 6 cups cubed croissant rolls
Meat
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage links or ground breakfast sausage, cooked and chopped
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, diced bell peppers, sliced green onions, and seasoned salt until well combined.
- Assemble Casserole Base: Spread the cubed croissant rolls evenly in the greased baking dish as the base layer.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Sprinkle the cooked and chopped breakfast sausage over the croissant cubes, followed by an even layer of shredded cheese.
- Combine and Pour: Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the layered croissants, sausage, and cheese, ensuring everything is soaked thoroughly.
- Chill or Bake: Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld and croissants to soak thoroughly, or bake immediately.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the center is fully set and the top is slightly golden.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated to save time in the morning.
- Use any type of shredded cheese you prefer, cheddar works best for flavor.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use spicy sausage.
- If you don’t have croissant rolls, similar buttery bread like brioche can be substituted.
- Ensure the sausage is fully cooked before adding to the casserole to avoid undercooked meat.
- Seasoned salt can be replaced with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and regular salt if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1007 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg
