Description
Hearty breakfast sausage casserole delivers comfort and flavor straight from Southern kitchens. Rich layers of savory sausage, eggs, and cheese promise a satisfying morning meal that welcomes you to the breakfast table with warmth and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquid:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a spacious 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light grease coating.
- In a heavy skillet, render the breakfast sausage until it transforms into a rich golden-brown landscape, carefully draining away any excess lipid pools.
- Gently unfurl the crescent roll dough, transforming it into a uniform base layer across the greased culinary canvas.
- Distribute the caramelized sausage crumbles evenly, creating a robust protein foundation.
- Craft a silky egg mixture by whisking together eggs, milk, aromatic black pepper, delicate sea salt, pungent minced garlic, and sharp minced onion until thoroughly integrated.
- Cascade the vibrant egg mixture across the sausage and dough terrain, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Crown the preparation with a generous snowfall of shredded cheddar cheese, dispersing it to create a melty, golden blanket.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 25-30 minutes until the eggs solidify and the surface achieves a triumphant golden-brown complexion.
- Allow the casserole a brief moment of rest before slicing, permitting the ingredients to settle and flavors to harmonize.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using turkey sausage for a leaner option that cuts down on fat without sacrificing flavor.
- Make the dish gluten-free by swapping crescent roll dough with gluten-free pastry or a layer of hash browns for a crispy base.
- Prep ingredients night before to save morning cooking time, storing whisked eggs and cooked sausage separately in refrigerator for quick assembly.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 685 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 295 mg