Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package bulk pork sausage
• (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).

Step 2: In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3: Add the softened Neufchatel cheese to the sausage and cook, stirring constantly, until fully combined. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4: Unroll the crescent rolls. Place half of the rolls into an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Press the seams together to form a solid base layer.

Step 5: Spread the sausage and Neufchatel mixture evenly over the crescent rolls. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Step 6: Place the remaining crescent rolls over the cheese, pressing the seams together to seal the top.

Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Step 8: Let the dish cool for about 10 minutes before cutting it into 8 squares and serving.

Recipe Tips

• For a different flavor, you can swap Neufchatel cheese with cream cheese.
• If you prefer a spicier dish, try using spicy pork sausage and omit the salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 576
• Total Fat: 42g (54% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 19g (93% DV)
• Cholesterol: 90mg (30% DV)
• Sodium: 1271mg (55% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 24g (9% DV)
• Total Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 23g (46% DV)
• Vitamin C: 1mg (1% DV)
• Calcium: 282mg (22% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (12% DV)
• Potassium: 207mg (4% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.