Baked sausage and pepper casserole with melted cheese on a white plate, garnished with parsley.

Breakfast Sausage Casserole

Baked sausage and pepper casserole with melted cheese on a white plate, garnished with parsley.
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”–Joshua 24:15

Savory breakfast sausage layered with whipped cream cheese and sharp cheddar between flaky crescent rolls, baked until golden and bubbly. The ultimate make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or weekend gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (hot or mild)
  • ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 (8 oz) whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Brown sausage with onion until fully cooked and drain excess grease.

Press one can of crescent rolls into the bottom of the dish and spread cream cheese evenly on top. Layer sausage mixture over cream cheese and sprinkle with cheddar.

Top with remaining crescent rolls, sealing seams gently. Combine beaten egg with seasonings and brush over the top crust.

Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 420 | Fat: 30g | Sat Fat: 14g | Carbs: 24g | Sugar: 4g | Protein: 14g | Sodium: 780mg