Loaded with sausage, eggs, and cheese, this super yummy casserole is guaranteed to have everyone running to the breakfast table! Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a terrific make-ahead recipe that’s great for serving during the holidays, and perfect for brunch or dinner.
Why This Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a Family Favorite
When I need something hearty, easy, and sure to please, this breakfast casserole is my go-to. It’s got everything I love about a classic Southern breakfast—fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melty cheese, and a buttery crescent roll crust. I’ve made it for lazy weekend mornings, holiday brunches, and even weekday meal prep. No matter when I serve it, there are never any leftovers—and that’s always a good sign in my kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Breakfast Casserole
Absolutely! Diced bell peppers, onions, spinach, or mushrooms can be sautéed with the sausage for added flavor and nutrition.
Pepper Jack, Swiss, Gouda, or Monterey Jack are all delicious alternatives that bring unique flavors to the dish.
Not with crescent rolls. To make it gluten-free, substitute a gluten-free bread or dough for the base.
Essential Tools for Making This Breakfast Casserole
Don’t worry—you won’t need any fancy gadgets to whip up this dish! Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- A 9×13-inch baking dish to hold everything together
- A large skillet for browning the sausage
- A mixing bowl and whisk to make the egg mixture
- Cooking spray to prevent sticking and make clean-up a breeze
Ingredients That Make This Recipe a Winner
This breakfast bake is all about easy, everyday ingredients that pack big flavor:
Seasonings – A sprinkle of garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper brings everything to life.
Breakfast sausage – Adds savory depth and pairs perfectly with eggs.
Crescent rolls – Create a buttery, flaky base for the casserole.
Eggs – Bring everything together and give the dish that classic breakfast feel.
Cheddar cheese – Melts into gooey perfection, but feel free to experiment with other cheeses.
Milk – Helps keep the eggs tender and moist.
Make-Ahead and Freezing Tips for Busy Mornings
This casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast—prep it the night before, cover, and refrigerate. In the morning, pop it in the oven and enjoy a hot, hearty breakfast with minimal effort. If you want to freeze it, bake the casserole first, let it cool completely, then wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and warm in a 350°F oven until heated through.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the entire dish in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes. This casserole tastes just as good reheated as it does fresh!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 tube crescent rolls
- 12 eggs – whisked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese – shredded
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Crumble sausage in a medium skillet and cook until done. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Lightly coat a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray. Unroll crescent rolls and pinch together seams to make one large pastry.
- Sprinkle sausage over crescent rolls. Top with shredded cheese.
- Whisk eggs in a medium size bowl. Add milk, garlic power, salt and pepper and mix until blended.
- Pour eggs over sausage and cheese. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until edges are brown and eggs are set.
- Remove from oven, cut into squares and serve.
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This is on top of my list for my breakfast recipes to try. It sounds delicious and, as you said, warm and comforting. I like the idea of prepping the night before baking.
If I am using a glass casserole dish, should I allow it to come to room temperature before putting into the preheated oven? I have heard stories of cold glass casserole dishes cracking and shattering in the oven due to thermal shock.
Thank you for sharing all the wonderful recipes that you post.
Thank you so much — I’m really glad this recipe caught your eye! You’re absolutely right to be cautious about using a glass casserole dish straight from the fridge to a hot oven. That can definitely cause thermal shock, which could crack or shatter the dish (and that’s no way to start a cozy breakfast).
I recommend taking the dish out of the fridge and letting it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before baking. That gives it time to warm up gently and reduces the risk of cracking.
I hope you love the recipe when you try it — especially with the make-ahead prep. It’s one of those dishes that makes your kitchen smell amazing and your morning a little easier.
~Donya
Love it!!! Great prep for breakfast for the week.
Thank you so much, Dara!
~Donya
I love this recipe. Can we cut in half and make in a smaller dish like 8×8? Any ideas?
Sure. Or you can make the whole casserole then freeze half.
~Donya
Hi Donya!
I made this for Christmas Morning Brunch & everyone loved it!! I did saute onions, & green, red, orange peppers whatever I had on hand & the flavor was great! I did have to let it cook longer than the 18-20 minutes for the eggs to set. I don’t know if it was because of the onions & peppers or my oven etc but it turned out great thanks so much & Happy New Year!! 😀❤️
Thanks so much and happy new year to you.
~Donya
You’re welcome!! It was so good my son is already asking for it again before he goes back to college!! 😀
AMAZING RECIPE!!!
Good afternoon Donya,
This recipe was my family’s Christmas Morning Brunch..Thanks to YOU and it was DELICIOUS!!! I prepared it on Christmas Eve and baked it on Christmas morning..I followed the recipe and the only addition that I made was sauté onions which I incorporated with the sausage. It was absolutely PERFECT, everyone had seconds and thirds. Thank you for a wonderful recipe which will be a favorite from now on!!
Thank you so much for your kind words and the great rating!
Have a wonderful new year,
~Donya
Just wondering if anyone added potatoes to the mix?
Hey Davena.
I’ve not added potatoes but that’s a great idea. Let me know if you make the casserole with them.
Thank you for the great rating!
Have a wonderful day,
~Donya
I made this for breakfast and it is delicious. I added red and green bell peppers and onion and it sent this to a whole new level. This recipe is a definite keeper…
You didn’t include the milk in your directions??
Thanks! Recipe update.
Have a great day.
~Donya