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Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole for Effortless Mornings

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy mornings and family gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cans Crescent Roll refrigerated dough for optimal texture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese substitute with ricotta for a lighter flavor
  • 6 large Eggs no substitutions recommended
  • 1 cup Whole Milk can swap for plant-based milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Colby Jack and Cheddar) alternatives include mozzarella or cheese blend
  • 1 cup Thick Cut Ham try cooked bacon or mushrooms as alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeño omit for milder taste or swap with bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp Freeze-Dried Parsley fresh parsley is also a great option
  • to taste Ground Pepper adjust according to your taste
  • to taste Sea Salt adjust according to your taste

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly butter a 9x13 casserole dish.
  2. Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into triangles and place a dollop of cream cheese at the wider end before rolling them up tightly.
  3. Arrange the rolled crescent rolls in the buttered casserole dish in two neat columns, each containing eight rolls.
  4. Whisk together the eggs and whole milk until combined, then fold in the shredded cheese, chopped ham, jalapeño, freeze-dried parsley, ground pepper, and sea salt.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the arranged crescent rolls, ensuring all are covered.
  6. Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until puffy and golden brown; cover with foil if browning too quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before for easy baking in the morning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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