Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 pound

bulk pork sausage

crumbled

6 unit

eggs

beaten

2 cup

milk

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground mustard

1 cup

shredded Cheddar cheese

2 unit

refrigerated crescent rolls

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~7 min

Add the sausage to the skillet.

Step 3
~7 min

Cook, stirring, until the sausage is crumbly and browned (5-7 minutes).

Step 4
~7 min

Drain off any excess grease.

Step 5
~7 min

In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and ground mustard.

Step 6
~7 min

Stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese and cooked sausage.

Step 7
~7 min

Unroll one sheet of crescent roll dough and place it on the bottom of a large baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~7 min

Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~7 min

Place the second sheet of crescent roll dough on top.

Step 10
~7 min

Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~7 min

Remove the plastic wrap and let the casserole come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~7 min

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 13
~7 min

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the egg is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.

To prevent the crescent roll dough from browning too quickly, tent the baking dish with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Yes

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fruit or a green salad.

Offer hot sauce or salsa as a condiment.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit salad
Green salad with vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast dish in the United States.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Family breakfast
Holiday brunch
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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