This sausage and egg casserole is a delicious and hearty breakfast. Toss it together in the morning or prep it the night before for a great overnight option perfect for holiday mornings.
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In my house, we call this Christmas Morning Casserole. Not only is it delicious, but since it can be prepped ahead of time my husband and I are free to join in the festivities instead of working in the kitchen.
This is the recipe that inspired my Low Carb Breakfast Casserole, and it pairs really well with Brioche French Toast Casserole which can also be prepped ahead of time.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
One of the greatest things about this casserole is its versatility. The possibilities for changing up this recipe are nearly endless. I've listed the substitutions that I have tried but if you have another idea I would love to hear about it in the comments!
- Canned Crescent Rolls - You can leave these out completely or swap them with sliced bread, or canned biscuits. (if you use canned biscuits, you will want to flatten them to about ¼ of an inch thickness)
- Breakfast Sausage - I use pork sausage but you can use any breakfast sausage variety that you like. You can also use chorizo, diced ham, or cooked and crumbled bacon pieces.
- Frozen Potatoes O'Brien - You can omit the potatoes entirely or swap them with shredded hashbrowns, tater tots, shredded zucchini, or even cauliflower or broccoli florets.
- Cheddar Cheese - Feel free to leave out the cheese or swap it with your favorite variety.
- Eggs - The eggs hold the entire casserole together, so don't leave them out. You can swap them with liquid egg whites, or Just Egg Plant Based Scramble.
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Instructions
This casserole is just about as easy as it gets. If you can brown meat and turn on the oven you are all set!
Start out by preheating the oven and greasing a 9x13-inch casserole dish. If you use a smaller baking dish, then you will need to increase the cooking time.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and spread it out in the bottom of the greased pan.
Add the cooked and crumbled sausage and the potatoes to the top of the crescent roll dough. Make sure everything is evenly dispersed.
In a medium bowl whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs into the dish, over the sausage and potatoes. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the casserole.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden brown.
Overnight Instructions: You can prep this casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Simply follow the recipe up until baking. After you cover the dish with foil, place it in the refrigerator. When you are ready to bake the casserole, simply follow the baking instructions as written in the recipe.
More Breakfast Casseroles:
Here are some other great breakfast casseroles to check out:
- Eggs Benedict Casserole - This recipe brings you everything you love about a classic eggs Benedict, with the ease of a casserole. It's completely keto-friendly and gluten-free as well.
- Brioche French Toast Casserole - For the perfect sweet breakfast treat this french toast is where it's at!
- Blueberry Pancake Casserole - Add this super easy, casserole to your morning line-up for a delicious low-carb, and gluten-free breakfast that everyone will love.
- Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole - For a low-carb version of this Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole be sure to check out this recipe!
Storage
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat the casserole in the microwave or oven until heated through. If you choose to reheat in the oven you may wish to cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent the top from getting too browned.
You can also freeze this casserole before baking. Just cover it tightly before freezing.
To cook from frozen: Remove the casserole from the freezer and put it in the refrigerator the night before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 20-30 minutes or until the eggs are set.
FAQs
Egg casseroles are generally a stand-alone breakfast. But, if you'd like to serve a heartier breakfast, fruit salad and/or french toast casserole are great accompaniments.
Yes! You can freeze this casserole before baking. Just cover it tightly before freezing.
To cook from frozen: Remove the casserole from the freezer and put it in the refrigerator the night before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 20-30 minutes or until the eggs are set.
📖 Recipe
Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz Can Crescent Rolls
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage browned and crumbled
- 2 cups Frozen Potatoes O'Brien
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 8 Large Eggs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and place it in an even layer in the bottom of the baking dish.8 oz Can Crescent Rolls
- Spread the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage followed by the potatoes over the top of the crescent rolls.1 lb Breakfast Sausage, 2 cups Frozen Potatoes O'Brien
- In a medium bowl whisk the eggs with salt and pepper, then pour them into the casserole over the other ingredients. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the casserole.8 Large Eggs, Salt and Pepper, 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the eggs are completely set and the top is just beginning to brown.
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The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.
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