Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

If you’re looking for a breakfast casserole that hearty and rich, but a little different from the plain Jane version, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I make my super-special Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole. 

I Need Something New for Breakfast

I don’t know about you but I get a little bored with some of the hash brown casseroles out there. They’re fine when you’ve got to whip something together in a hurry for a crowd. 

But, honestly? As I stared at all of the leftover hash browns in my freezer this morning, I was craving something different. 

So, I decided to make up a new recipe. (No big surprise, right?) 

Can I Use Crescent Rolls in a Breakfast Casserole? 

I wondered this as I saw how many containers of crescent rolls I found in my fridge. I also had some Jimmy Dean sausage that needed to be cooked.

And I had one more thing that kept calling out to me: French Fried Onions. 

I know. Not the norm in a breakfast casserole. 

But, y’all. . .now that I’ve used them, I’m hooked! I’ll tell you more about the finished product in a bit, but let’s take a look at how I made this casserole. 

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

You will find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post but here’s a quick peek at what you’ll need. These are simple ingredients you might have on hand already! 

• crescent rolls, flattened
• breakfast sausage, cooked and drained.
• frozen hash browns, thawed.
• eggs beaten
• whole milk
• cream of mushroom soup
• French fried onions
• grated cheddar cheese

How to Make this Delicious Breakfast Casserole

This came together so easily (and I was so proud of the outcome). I can’t believe I haven’t made it before, to be honest. 

Here’s how you’re going to do it: 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

Spray the bottom of a (deep) 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside. 

Fry up the sausage and drain on paper towels. 

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together. 

Add milk and mix well. 

Add cream of mushroom soup and mix until lump-free. 

Stir in a cup and a half of French Fried onions. 

Unroll the crescent rolls and spread them in a single layer on the bottom of your prepared baking dish. 

Sprinkle ground sausage on top of roll layer. 

Add the hash browns, spreading until level. 

Now it’s time to pour on the egg mixture. 

Spread it evenly. 

Add grated cheese on top. 

Place in preheated oven.

Bake for 40 minutes or until set and golden brown. 

Cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve. 

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

I cut mine into squares, put them in individual ziplock bags, then placed those into a larger freezer bag to freeze them. (I was in food prep mode when I made this dish.) 

They can be frozen up to two months. 

What to Expect from this Recipe

As I said before, this is an amped-up breakfast casserole. Let’s start by talking about the things I loved most: 

Those French fried onions! Y’all, they were the perfect complement to the potatoes! 

That crust! I don’t know why I’ve never thought to add a crescent roll crust to my hash brown casserole before, but it’s a great addition, almost making it easy to cut. 

That sausage! I love, love, love Jimmy Dean. 

Those potatoes! Usually hash brown casseroles are so heavy on the hash browns that the other ingredients get lost. Not so in this recipe! 

The cream of mushroom soup: I had a vague recollection of going on a retreat down to a friend’s bay house about 12 years ago. She made a breakfast casserole that included cream of mushroom soup. I remember this vividly because I (secretly) thought: “Who would put mushroom soup in a breakfast dish?” I repented immediately upon eating it because it was so delicious! You don’t really taste “mushroom.” The soup just makes the casserole creamy and Uber-delicious. 

I will say this without hesitation: This is my new favorite for breakfast foods. No kidding. I love, love, love it and am happy to share the recipe with you! 

Variations on this Recipe

I’m already thinking of fun ways to mix this up next time. Here are some ideas that come to mind: 

Spice it up! Add “hot” Jimmy Dean sausage and stir some Rotel tomatoes into the egg mixture. Use a spicy cheese mix on top. Ole! 

Sweeten it up: Use maple flavored sausage, maple syrup, and skip the onions. You’ll have a sweet and savory breakfast treat! 

Ground beef and onion in place of sausage. Make this a hamburger casserole with this small change. 

Tater Tots in place of hash browns. Why not? This would be a simple (but fun) way to add more bulk to your casserole if you’re feeding a crowd. 

Other Breakfast Bakes from Out of the Box Baking

If you like breakfast foods, we’ve got you covered. Here are some fan favorites! 

Easy Cranberry Breakfast Cake

The Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Easy Canned Biscuit Donuts

Simple Breakfast Sausage Casserole

Apple Pie Monkey Bread Casserole

That’s it for this post, friends!

I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe. 

If you make this recipe and love it, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you’re at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!

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About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.