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Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Fluffy Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole for Easy Mornings

Enjoy a delightful Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole, perfect for busy mornings with ham, cheeses, and a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 2 cans Crescent Roll Use refrigerated crescent rolls for the best results.
  • 6 Eggs Use large eggs.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can be substituted with half-and-half for creaminess.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Luscious and creamy, can substitute with ricotta or mascarpone.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Colby Jack and Cheddar) Or use Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a zesty kick.
  • 1 cup Thick Cut Ham Can swap for bacon or crumbled sausage.
For a Kick of Flavor
  • 1 Jalapeño Skip for a milder version or use sweet green bell pepper.
  • 1 tbsp Freeze-Dried Parsley Fresh parsley works as a good alternative.
  • 1 tsp Ground Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  3. Unroll and spread cream cheese on each triangle of crescent roll dough and roll them up.
  4. Arrange the rolled crescent rolls in two columns of eight inside the casserole dish.
  5. Whisk together the eggs and whole milk, then stir in the shredded cheese, ham, jalapeño, parsley, pepper, and salt.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the crescent rolls.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For a stress-free morning, assemble the casserole the night before and store it in the fridge. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or the whole casserole in the oven to enjoy delicious leftovers.

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