Holiday Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole 

This delicious crescent roll breakfast casserole recipe will quickly become one of your breakfast staples! It’s been lightened up from many traditional breakfast casseroles but tastes like pure comfort food! This easy recipe is also packed with protein, helping you feeling full and satisfied until you next meal!

Want to modify this recipe? It’s a breeze! Whether you want to modify the protein or fat, or just if you want to use different ingredients, it’s SO versatile! I’ll include some different ways to modify this easy breakfast recipe below!

Even though this breakfast bake is perfect for holidays or Sunday brunch it also makes a great option for meal prep! Make a big batch at the beginning of the week, store in the fridge, and reheat when ready to eat. Keep reading for my best tips on reheating. My favorite way to reheat is using the air fryer! It’s a gamer changer!!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

• An easy recipe with just a few simple ingredients needed!
• Lightened-up from traditional breakfast casseroles but taste delicious!
• Tastes like pure comfort food!
• A protein-packed and filling breakfast! You’ll be left feeling satisfied until your next meal.
• Perfect for meal prep, weekend brunch or any special occasion or holiday!
• Super versatile and easily adjustable – I give ways to switch this one up below, keep reading!

INGREDIENTS

• Crescent rolls – Reduced fat, regular or a crescent roll dough sheet all work! If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, several people have had great luck with this mix! Or you can make your own homemade like this gluten-free crescent roll recipe here! A little extra work but definitely worth it!
• Breakfast sausage – I used lean turkey breakfast sausage. Regular pork sausage would also work and you could also do bacon or chopped ham if you wanted.
• Eggs
• Egg whites – I used a mixture of eggs and egg whites to bring the fat down some and honestly everyone I served this to wasn’t able to taste a difference. But you wanted you could omit the egg whites and just use all eggs instead.
• Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk because that’s usually the milk we have on hand. But any regular or non-dairy milk or choice works here. Just make sure it’s plain and not vanilla flavored!
• Ranch seasoning mix- I love ranch seasoning mix and the flavor it brings!! Especially when you pair it with crescent rolls! But you could also use a mixture of onion powder, garlic powder, and salt!
• Black pepper
• Shredded cheese – I used a low fat sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese for this recipe. I wanted to combine a sharper cheese with a more mellow cheese. The Monterey Jack cheese can easily be replaced with mozzarella for the same effect. But technically speaking I don’t think you can go wrong with any shredded cheese here!

HOW TO MAKE HOLIDAY CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Open crescent rolls and place along the bottom of the dish. Press down to spread and even out along the bottom and part of the sides of the dish. Try to seal the seams as much as possible. Then bake for 5 minutes. 
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage, crumbling as you go, until no longer pink. 
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites. Then whisk in the milk, ranch seasoning mix (or onion powder, garlic powder and salt) and black pepper. 
5. Spread the sausage evenly over the dough, then sprinkle half of each cheese over top. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. 
6. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Top with hot sauce, ketchup or mustard and enjoy! 

HOW TO STORE CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Store leftover crescent roll breakfast bake in an airtight container or with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 5-6 days.

HOW TO REHEAT CASSEROLE

1. In the air fryer (HIGHLY recommend!) – Air fry at 350F for 4-6 minutes. The crispy outside and doughy middle is SO GOOD,
2. In the oven. Broil until it starts to get brown, or just reheat at 400F until warmed through.
3. In the microwave. The microwave doesn’t get the casserole as crisp on the outside as the last two, but it still reheats well. Microwave for about 30 seconds or until it’s warmed through.

VARIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

• Increase the protein: Add more egg whites to the casserole or serve alongside egg whites or eggs. Or you can add more turkey sausage (or serve alongside more turkey sausage).
• Decrease the fat: Use reduced-fat cheddar cheese, or use less cheese. Using reduced-fat crescent dough sheets will also lighten this up a smidge. You could also use all egg whites instead.
• Change up the protein: Instead of turkey sausage, you can use chicken sausage, pork sausage, diced ham or crispy bacon!
• Add vegetables: By all means, pile the veggies on top! A great way to get some extra fiber in. Diced green pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, spinach, really anything goes!
• Change up the cheese: Cheddar and Monterey Jack go amazing with turkey sausage, but feel free to get creative here! Mozzarella cheese or white cheddar cheese would also be AMAZING!

FAQ: CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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Holiday Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Lauren

This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is guaranteed to be an hit with the whole family! Juicy turkey sausage, fluffy eggs, buttery crescent rolls, and topped with melty cheese. It's so simple to make but if perfect for your next holiday brunch or meal prep breakfast!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 8-oz. can crescent rolls – reduced fat, regular or dough sheet all work
• 1 lb. lean turkey breakfast sausage
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup egg whites 180g – or 4 extra eggs
• 1.25 cup milk of choice 300g
• 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix or 1 tsp of EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese 56g
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 56g

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Open crescent rolls and place along the bottom of the dish. Press down to spread and even out along the bottom and part of the sides of the dish. Try to seal the seams as much as possible. Then bake for 5 minutes. 
• In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage, crumbling as you go, until no longer pink. 
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites. Then whisk in the milk, ranch seasoning mix (or onion powder, garlic powder and salt) and black pepper. 
• Spread the sausage evenly over the dough, then sprinkle half of each cheese over top. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. 
• Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Top with hot sauce, ketchup or mustard and enjoy!

Notes

To make dairy-free: use dairy-free milk and dairy-free/vegan friendly cheese.

To make gluten-free: make your own gluten-free crescent roll dough to use. You can use a mix like this GF Crescent Roll Mix or make your own like this GF Crescent Roll recipe.

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How to reheat breakfast casserole:

In the air fryer (HIGHLY recommend!) – Air fry at 350F for 4-6 minutes.

In the oven. Broil until it starts to get brown, or just reheat at 400F until warmed through.

In the microwave. The microwave doesn’t get the casserole as crisp on the outside as the last two, but it still reheats well. Microwave for about 30 seconds or until it’s warmed through.

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MFP entry: LFF Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of casserole (168g)Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 22.5gFat: 16.5gSaturated Fat: 4.4gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3.3g

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