This easy-to-make casserole combines savory pork sausage crumbles with the creamy richness of cream cheese, all wrapped between buttery, flaky layers of crescent roll dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick dinner, this dish is a comforting and crowd-pleasing option that’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Simple and Quick: With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with little effort.
Savory and Creamy: The combination of seasoned sausage and cream cheese creates a deliciously creamy filling that contrasts beautifully with the flaky crescent roll dough.
Versatile: Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this casserole can be enjoyed anytime. It’s also perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.
Ingredients:
- Crescent roll dough: 2 cans (8 ounces each)
- Pork sausage crumbles: ~20 ounces
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when your casserole is assembled. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter to prevent the crescent roll dough from sticking.
Step 2: Cook the Sausage
In a medium skillet, cook the pork sausage crumbles over medium heat. Stir frequently, breaking the sausage apart with a spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking until the sausage is browned and fully cooked through with no pink remaining. If your sausage has rendered a lot of fat, drain the excess grease from the skillet.
Step 3: Prepare the Creamy Filling
Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese to the cooked sausage in the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and combined with the sausage, creating a smooth and creamy mixture. Once the filling is ready, remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside to cool slightly while you prepare the dough.
Step 4: Assemble the Bottom Layer
Unroll one of the cans of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. If you’re using pre-cut crescent rolls, pinch together the seams to form a single, even layer of dough that covers the entire bottom of the dish.
Step 5: Add the Sausage Mixture
Evenly spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll dough in the baking dish. Make sure the filling is distributed across the surface so each bite of the casserole will have that delicious combination of flavors.
Step 6: Add the Top Layer
Open the second can of crescent roll dough and unroll it over the sausage mixture, creating a “top crust.” Just like with the bottom layer, pinch together any seams if necessary to create a smooth, unbroken sheet of dough.
Step 7: Bake the Casserole
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. You’ll know the casserole is ready when the crescent roll dough has puffed up and turned a beautiful golden brown on top. Check the casserole around the 15-minute mark, and if the top is browning too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil to prevent over-browning.
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy
Once the casserole is baked to golden perfection, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This dish is delicious on its own but can also be served with a side of scrambled eggs, a fresh salad, or some crispy hash browns for a more complete meal.
Storage Options:
Refrigeration: Store any leftover Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm a portion in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Freezing: This dish freezes well for future meals. Allow the casserole to cool completely before wrapping individual portions tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw the portions in the refrigerator overnight and warm them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
Serving Suggestions:
This casserole is incredibly versatile and can be served in a variety of ways depending on the meal or occasion:
- Breakfast or Brunch: Serve with a side of scrambled eggs and fresh fruit for a complete breakfast or brunch spread.
- Dinner: Pair with a simple salad or steamed vegetables for a hearty, savory dinner.
- Snack: Slice into smaller pieces and serve as an easy snack or appetizer at parties or gatherings.
Whether you’re making this for a quick family breakfast or prepping for a potluck, this Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Bake is sure to be a hit!