Description
This Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole is an easy and delicious breakfast bake that requires just three simple ingredients. Flaky crescent roll dough sandwiches a creamy sausage filling, making it perfect for quick high-protein meals, recipes to try, and easy breakfast casseroles. Whether you’re hosting brunch or need quick and easy dinner recipes with ground beef alternatives, this dish is a must-try.
Ingredients
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2 packages (9.6 oz each) sausage crumbles
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8 oz cream cheese
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2 packages (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
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Cook the Sausage and Cream Cheese: In a medium pot over low heat, cook the sausage crumbles with the cream cheese until fully melted and combined. Stir occasionally.
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Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough: Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pinch the seams together to form a solid layer.
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Layer the Sausage Mixture: Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
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Top with Crescent Roll Dough: Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and place it over the sausage mixture. Pinch the seams together and press the edges to seal.
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Bake: Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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For extra flavor, add shredded cheese between the sausage layer and top crescent roll dough.
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Use spicy sausage for a kick.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg