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5 from 4 votes

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

A recipe that truly plays the starring role/roll/'role at breakfast time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast casserole, crescent rolls, healthy breakfast
Servings: 8
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 can crescent rolls (8 oz)
  • 1 lb turkey sausage (16 oz)
  • 1.5 cup egg whites (368 g)
  • 1.5 cup nonfat cottage cheese (342 g)
  • ½ cup monterey jack cheese shredded (56 g)
  • 4 pieces bacon cooked & chopped (40 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking grease and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown turkey sausage and drain excess grease from skillet. Set aside.
  • Open crescent rolls, unroll, and lay evenly on bottom of baking dish, covering completely. 5.Evenly distribute sausage crumbles on top of the crescent rolls.
  • In a blender, add egg whites, cottage cheese, and seasonings. Blend until creamy.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the casserole dish.
  • Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese and the chopped bacon evenly on the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the oven at 375°F for 35-40 minutes.
  • Let cool. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To meal prep: Make according to instructions. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can split into 8 containers (one serving each) or store in a big container and serve as needed. 1 serving is 152 grams or ⅛ of the recipe.
  • To make DF: Use dairy-free cottage & shredded cheese.
  • To make GF: Use gluten-free crescent rolls.
  • To make vegetarian: Use a plant-based breakfast sausage & plant-based bacon.
  • To make more balanced: Serve alongside berries for more fiber & carbohydrates
  • For a lower fat option, use turkey bacon & reduced fat cheese.
  • Use any kind of meat: pork, turkey, beef, etc.
  • To track on MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst: Search "Jordo’s World Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole”

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 232mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 12mg