Easy Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls Recipe
If you’re looking for a quick and hearty breakfast that feels special but doesn’t take all morning, these Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are a must-try. I first made them on a busy holiday morning, and they quickly became a family favorite. With flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around savory sausage and gooey melted cheese, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a filling snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy – Only 20 minutes of baking time.
- Kid-friendly – Sausage and cheese wrapped in buttery crescent rolls are always a hit.
- Versatile – Works for breakfast, brunch, or make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
Servings: 8 rolls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–22 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
- 1 lb bulk sausage
- 1 package crescent rolls (8 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Sausage – In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Prepare Dough – Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Fill & Roll – Place sausage and shredded cheese on the wide part of each triangle. Roll tightly toward the pointed end, sealing filling inside.
- Arrange Rolls – Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake – Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cool & Serve – Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Use pre-cooked breakfast sausage links for a shortcut.
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar, pepper jack, or Colby for different flavor twists.
- Add scrambled eggs inside the rolls for a full breakfast-in-one!
Variations
- Everything Bagel Topping – Sprinkle seasoning on top before baking.
- Spicy Version – Use hot sausage or add jalapeños inside.
- Vegetarian – Substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze fully baked rolls for up to 2 months; reheat in the oven for best results.
FAQs
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning.
Q: Can I use crescent roll sheets instead of triangles?
A: Definitely—just cut them into squares or triangles before rolling.
Final Thoughts
These Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast. With flaky pastry, gooey cheese, and savory sausage, they’re quick, hearty, and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for brunch gatherings or busy weekday mornings, this recipe is one you’ll make again and again.
Breakfast Saugage Cresent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 pound sauage bulk
- 1 package Crescent Rolls 8 oz
- 2 cups shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Cook sauage in a large skillet over medium heat until brown and crumbled, drain excess grease and set aside
- Unroll the cresent roll dough and separate it into triangles, lay the triangles flat on a clean surface
- Place a small amount of cooked saugage and shredded cheese on the wide part of each crescent roll triangle. Roll each triangle, starting from the wide side and rolling towards the pointed side. Make sure too seal the filling inside the dough.
- Place the stuffed crescent rolls, seam side down in a grreased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Make sure they are snug but not overlapping too much
- Sprinkle with a little extra cheese over the top of the rolls if desired for a gooey finish
- Bake in a pre-heated over for 20-22 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes before serving. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch or just a filling snack
