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This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is the perfect combination of flaky crescent rolls, savory eggs, and a medley of flavorful ingredients.

Say goodbye to mundane breakfasts and hello to a morning delight! Especially on the most exhausting and exciting morning of the year! Christmas Morning!!!

This easy-to-make breakfast dish is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a time-saver for those busy mornings, especially during the Holidays, when you want a wholesome meal without the fuss.

Packed with savory goodness, I first had this casserole when my brother-in-law made it for a Family Christmas Party one year. Since then, it has had a permanent place in my recipe book. You know the one with all the “family favorite” recipes you’ve collected over the years!

I love that I can make this casserole ahead of time, unbaked, and pop it into the oven on Christmas morning for the whole family to enjoy! You’ll love it too…so let’s get baking!

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 (8 ounce) package of refrigerated crescent rolls, or the crescent roll sheets.
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 8 large eggs
• 1¼ cups milk, I use 2%. If you want a creamier casserole, you could use half-and-half.
• ½ teaspoon table salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese, can substitute pepper jack cheese, mozzarella, or cheddar.

How to Make Crescent Roll Christmas Casserole

Preheat the oven to 375° (F). Prepare a 9 x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.

Unroll the crescent dough sheet and place on the bottom of your baking dish. If using the “rolls”, press the seams together and press the edges up the sides if you have any excess dough.

TIP: I prefer to use the Crescent Dough Sheets. It makes this casserole so much easier to make without the fuss of pressing the seams together.

Bake for 5 minutes in a preheated oven.

While the crescent roll crust is baking, in a large skillet, cook and crumble the breakfast sausage with a spatula over medium heat until slightly golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess grease.

Preparing the Eggs

In a large bowl, crack and add all 8 large eggs. (I highly recommend cracking them first…unless you’re a lover of eggshells!)

Using a wire whisk, or as you can clearly see…a fork…whisk in the milk.

What can I say? I love whisking eggs with a fork! It’s just a habit for me to quickly grab one out of the kitchen drawer and have at it!

Add in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Whisk to combine.

Assembling the Breakfast Bake Casserole

Sprinkle the cooked and drained breakfast sausage over the slightly baked crescent dough.

Spread 1 cup of cheese evenly over the sausage.

Pour the prepared egg mixture over the top of the cheese and sausage. Don’t worry if some of the egg mixture sneaks down under the crescent roll dough. It will be fine.

Baking and Serving Holiday Breakfast Casserole

Bake in a 375° (F) oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean without any raw egg mixture on the toothpick.

TIP: Halfway through the baking time, add the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese. Note you can add the cheese when the casserole comes out of the oven, it will melt, but if you’d like that golden bubbly cheese, I recommend sprinkling the cheese on halfway through your bake time.

I like my cheese a little “crispy” so I sprinkle it on a little earlier in the bake time, but you can do whatever you prefer. This really is about individual tastes.

Let the baked Crescent Breakfast Casserole cool a few minutes before serving. Cut into 12 individual squares and serve.

Can you see the beautiful layers in this dish? I love the light and flaky crescent roll crust with the layers of fluffy savory eggs and breakfast sausage on top. Finished with the goodness of melted cheese…what could be better?!!

Another thing I love about this breakfast casserole is how you can customize it to fit your family’s individual tastes!

You could use sage sausage and Gouda Cheese rather than the standard breakfast sausage and cheddar cheese. Swap the sausage for ham or bacon…or go totally wild and include all three! What in the world!! Look at us getting creative in the kitchen! You can even use Turkey Sausage if you want to be a little healthier!

For a little extra kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce, diced jalapeños, or maybe some red pepper flakes along with the eggs. Live life on the edge, my friends! Lol

You can also add some sautéed vegetables. Onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms. Although be sure you sauté them first to remove any excess moisture in the vegetables.

The point is…this is a GREAT casserole to add your own personal signature preferences too!

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, toaster oven, or air-fryer for a crispier outcome.

This is truly the BEST breakfast casserole recipe and great for Christmas brunch, large family gatherings, or just to help ease the stress of the holidays!

I love to make this casserole the night before. No need to pre-bake the crust, it will be a little softer, but it is still deliciously yummy! Be sure to cover it with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours, then bake as directed.

Other Favorite Holiday Breakfast Recipes

• Christmas Swedish Tea Ring Recipe
• Buttermilk Bar Donut Recipe
• Cranberry Orange Buttermilk Breakfast Cake
• Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
• Hash Brown Christmas Breakfast Casserole
• Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole from Julia’s Simply Southern

I hope you’ll start your Christmas day off right with this delicious and hearty Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole and that you’ll love it as much as our family has over the years.

Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Blessed New Year! Thank you for being a part of my Nest!

Happy Nesting!

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