How to Make Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole: A Foolproof Guide
This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is a quick and easy dish featuring flaky crescent rolls, savory eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage. Perfect for brunch or busy mornings, it's a crowd-pleaser that's customizable and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
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- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). It’s essential to have the oven fully preheated before you bake the casserole, ensuring even cooking and a perfectly golden crust.
- Prepare the crescent roll base: Unroll the crescent dough and press it into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pinch the seams together to create a solid base layer. The dough will rise and create a soft, buttery crust as it bakes.
- Cook the protein: If you’re using bacon or sausage, cook it until fully browned and crispy, then crumble it into small pieces. Spread it evenly over the crescent roll dough.
- Mix the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. This will form the custard-like filling that holds everything together.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the egg mixture over the crescent roll dough and crumbled bacon or sausage. Sprinkle cheese on top, followed by any optional veggies you want to include.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown on top and the eggs are fully set. To test if it’s done, insert a knife in the center—if it comes out clean, your casserole is ready.
- Let it cool: Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. This makes it easier to serve and keeps the pieces intact.