Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
🥐 Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 8 oz breakfast sausage (or any ground sausage)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped green onions or bell peppers
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Sausage
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until fully browned.
- Drain excess grease and let it cool slightly.
3️⃣ Prepare Egg Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble Crescent Squares
- Unroll crescent dough and press into the bottom of the baking dish, sealing seams.
- Spread cooked sausage evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese (and optional vegetables) on top.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes or until eggs are set and top is golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
💡 Tips
- Use your favorite cheese blend for extra flavor.
- Add hot sauce or spices to the egg mixture for a kick.
- Serve warm with salsa, ketchup, or sour cream.
If you want, I can also give a make-ahead version where you assemble the squares the night before and bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
