Looking for an easy yet delicious breakfast? This 4-ingredient sausage breakfast casserole is a total crowd-pleaser!
It’s perfect for those mornings when you want something a little more exciting than your usual eggs and toast. Plus, it takes just a few minutes to prep and uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients.
This is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast, great for feeding a hungry family or impressing guests without making a mess in the kitchen. You can even brown the sausage in advance, so all that’s left to do is assemble and bake!
🍽 What You’ll Need For Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Eggs – The base of this casserole.
- Crescent dough – Soft, flaky layers that hold everything together.
- Shredded cheese – Melts beautifully for a rich, cheesy bite.
- Breakfast sausage – Adds a deliciously savory flavor.
🔪 How to Make Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage, then drain excess grease using a paper towel.
- Roll out the crescent dough into the baking dish and press it down evenly.
- Layer the browned sausage over the dough.
- Pour the beaten eggs on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over everything.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and the eggs are set.
That’s it! Serve hot with your favorite toppings like hot sauce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, or avocado.
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🧊 Storing & ♨️ Reheating Leftovers
Got leftovers? Lucky you! Just pop them into an airtight container and store them in the fridge, they’ll stay fresh for up to three days.
When you're ready to dig in again, you’ve got options. The quickest way? Microwave it, covered, until it’s nice and warm. If you’ve got a little extra time (or just love that fresh-from-the-oven taste), bake it at 350°F until heated through.
Honestly, this casserole isn’t just for breakfast, heat up a slice for a quick lunch or even an easy "breakfast-for-dinner" kind of night. Enjoy!
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Easy 4-Ingredient Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce tube of Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1 lb mild breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs beaten
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet, then drain excess grease.
- Press the crescent dough into the bottom of the dish.
- Evenly spread the browned sausage over the dough.
- Pour the beaten eggs on top.
- Generously sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden, and the eggs are fully set.
Notes
- No extra seasoning needed! The sausage and cheese add plenty of flavor, so no need for extra salt or pepper.
- Make-ahead tip: Brown the sausage the night before to speed up prep time in the morning.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
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