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Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole for Effortless Mornings

A cozy and easy-to-prepare Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole that delights with creamy cheese, eggs, and savory ham.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cans Crescent Rolls 8 oz each
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for richest flavor
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Whole Milk low-fat can be substituted
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Colby Jack and Cheddar) or mozzarella for a milder touch
  • 8 oz Thick Cut Ham cubed into half-centimeter pieces
  • 1 small Jalapeño deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Freeze-Dried Parsley or fresh parsley
  • to taste Ground Pepper
  • to taste Sea Salt
Texture Enhancer
  • 1 tbsp Butter for greasing the dish

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9x13 casserole dish.
  2. Open two cans of crescent roll dough and unroll it on a clean surface. Spread cream cheese over each triangle and roll them up.
  3. Arrange eight rolls each in two columns in the buttered casserole dish.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, then fold in the cheeses, ham, jalapeño, parsley, ground pepper, and sea salt.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the crescent rolls in the dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  6. Check that the center is puffy and cooked; let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the crescent roll dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before unrolling to avoid tearing. Customize ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

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