Description
These Sausage, Egg & Cheese Crescent Rolls are a deliciously easy breakfast or brunch option that combines savory breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, and melty cheese all wrapped up in a flaky, buttery crescent roll. It’s a perfect dish to prepare ahead of time or whip up for a crowd, making mornings that much better.
Ingredients
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8 breakfast sausage links
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
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4 eggs, whisked (reserve 1 tablespoon)
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp pepper
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1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
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1 tsp milk
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1 tbsp butter
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1 1/2 cups cheese (pepper jack and cheddar recommended)
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Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the Sausage
In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage links over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Once cooked, remove the sausage from the skillet, slice into small pieces, and set aside. -
Prepare the Eggs
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, reserved tablespoon of whisked egg, salt, pepper, and milk. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are fully scrambled and cooked through. Stir in the fresh chives and set the scrambled eggs aside. -
Prepare the Crescent Rolls
Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the crescent roll dough can (typically 375°F or 190°C). Unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangles. -
Assemble the Rolls
On each crescent triangle, add a spoonful of scrambled eggs, a few pieces of sausage, and a generous amount of cheese. Roll up each crescent triangle, sealing the edges tightly. -
Bake the Crescent Rolls
Place the assembled crescent rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake according to the instructions on the crescent roll dough can (usually 10-12 minutes) or until golden brown and cooked through. -
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving for an extra touch of flavor.
Notes
Cheese Options: You can swap the pepper jack and cheddar for other cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss.
Make-Ahead Option: You can prepare the sausage and scrambled eggs the night before to save time in the morning.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sausage egg cheese crescent rolls, easy breakfast rolls, breakfast crescents, savory crescent rolls, breakfast pastry, cheesy crescent rolls