Description
This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and hearty morning dish featuring eggs, bell peppers, green onions, savory breakfast sausage, fluffy croissant rolls, and melted shredded cheese. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and can be prepared ahead and baked fresh in the morning or baked immediately for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 6 cups cubed croissant rolls
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage links (or ground breakfast sausage), cooked and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, diced bell peppers, sliced green onions, and seasoned salt until the mixture is well combined.
- Layer the Bread: Spread the cubed croissant rolls evenly in the prepared 9x13 baking dish to form the base layer.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Evenly distribute the cooked and chopped breakfast sausage over the croissant cubes, then sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Combine and Refrigerate or Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread, sausage, and cheese. You can cover and refrigerate the dish overnight to let the flavors meld or proceed to bake immediately.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the center is set and the top is slightly golden and bubbly.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before; refrigerate it overnight for a quick morning bake.
- Use any color bell peppers according to your preference or what you have available.
- Ground breakfast sausage can be substituted for links; just cook and crumble before layering.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add additional vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Ensure the casserole is fully set in the center before removing from the oven to avoid runny eggs.
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
