Crescent Crust Sausage Brunch Casserole
(from grandma debbie’s recipe box)
Source: Kittencal'skitchen; Recipezaar (from RecipeThing user saymyname)
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Breakfast, Casserole, Pork
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs pork sausage links (casings removed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 pinch cayenne, pepper (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste, or use mozzarella or cheddar cheese)
Directions
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Grease an 11×7-inch baking dish.
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In a large skillet over medium heat brown the pork sausage meat with onion until browned; place into a large bowl to cool slightly.
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To the bowl with the sausage mixture add in mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, half and half cream, eggs, seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne (if using) mix to combine well; set aside.
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Unroll the crescent rolls then pinch all perforations to seal.
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Spread the crescent roll onto the bottom of the baking dish.
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Bake the crescent crust at 350°F for 10 minutes.
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Remove then spread the sausage mixture evenly over the baked crust.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella or cheddar) then return to oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.