Easy Sausage Egg and Cheese Casserole for a Crowd
Sausage egg and cheese casserole is an easy, make-ahead breakfast that layers savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese for a cozy dish that feeds a crowd. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or stress-free hosting.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls packaged
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (to mix with sausage and cream cheese)
- 8 eggs large
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (topping over eggs before baking)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Unroll the crescent dough and place it in the bottom of the dish. Press the seams together and push the edges slightly up the sides if there is excess dough.8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls
- Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Prepare the Sausage and Cheeses
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the sausage breaking it into small pieces until browned.1 pound breakfast sausage
- Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb extra grease.
- In a medium size bowl soften the cream cheese in the microwave if it is not room temperature.8 ounces cream cheese
- Add the cooked sausage and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and stir until well combined.1 cup cheddar cheese
- Spread the cheese and sausage mixture over the crescent dough in the baking dish.
Prepare Egg Mixture
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs.8 eggs
- Whisk in the half and half salt, and pepper.1 ¼ cups half and half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish.
- Top with 1 cup of cheese.1 cup cheddar cheese
Bake the Casserole
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Note* If the cheese begins to brown before the bottom is done, cover lightly with a piece of foil.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
- Room Temperature: Let leftovers cool fully before covering or refrigerating.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly with foil and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking or reheating.
- Reheat: Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or microwave individual servings at 50% power in 30-second intervals until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg
