An easy, family-friendly breakfast bake loaded with flavor – stuffed crescent rolls, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, savory ham, and a kick of jalapeño.
Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Casserole
This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any morning. With soft, buttery crescent rolls stuffed with cream cheese, topped with a savory egg mixture full of ham, cheese, and jalapeño, every bite is warm and comforting.
Here’s why it’s a go-to recipe:
- Super Easy to Make: Assemble in about 15 minutes with everyday ingredients.
- Big Enough for a Crowd: Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
- Great for Meal Prep: Make it on the weekend, reheat leftovers all week.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Sweet, salty, creamy, and just a hint of spice.
Ingredients You’ll Need
All ingredients can be found at any grocery store:
- 2 cans crescent rolls (8 oz each)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (like cheddar or Colby Jack)
- 6–8 oz thick-cut ham, diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 tsp freeze-dried parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Prepare the Crescent Rolls
Let the dough sit at room temp for 10 minutes (makes it easier to work with). Unroll and separate each triangle. Spread a dollop of cream cheese on each one, then roll them up.
3. Arrange in Baking Dish
Place rolled crescents in the dish in two rows of 8. Leave a little space between each—don’t worry if they touch while baking.
4. Mix the Egg Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir in the cheese, ham, jalapeños, parsley, salt, and pepper. It’ll be thick and chunky.
5. Assemble the Casserole
Pour the egg mixture gently over the crescent rolls. Use a fork or your fingers to spread the chunky bits (ham, cheese, etc.) evenly across the pan, making sure to cover the edges.
6. Bake
Place on the middle rack and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed up and golden brown in the center.
If it starts browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
Serving Suggestions
Once baked, the crescent rolls will stay in distinct portions, making this casserole super easy to slice and serve. Each portion reveals a creamy center inside the fluffy, golden crescent – a perfect bite with a little spice, savory ham, and gooey cheese.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning.
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Freezer-Friendly: Wrap individual portions in foil and freeze. Reheat directly from frozen at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Recipe: Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
Serves: 16 slices
Calories: 217 kcal (approx.)
Ingredients:
- 2 (8 oz) cans crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, etc.)
- 6–8 oz thick-cut ham, cubed
- 1–2 jalapeños, deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 tsp freeze-dried parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Unroll crescent dough, separate triangles, and spread each with cream cheese. Roll them up and place them in the dish in two rows.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Add shredded cheese, ham, jalapeño, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the crescent rolls. Use a fork or fingers to spread the solids evenly.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the center is puffy and set. Cover with foil if browning too fast.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
More Breakfast Favorites
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- Overnight Bacon Breakfast Casserole
- Ham and Cheese Tater Tot Bake
- Croissant Breakfast Casserole
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