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Sausage Egg & Cheese Roll-Ups: Easy 5-Ingredient Breakfast Recipe


  • Author: Mala
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 roll-ups 1x

Description

These sausage egg & cheese roll-ups are a quick, satisfying breakfast made with just five everyday ingredients. Fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese are wrapped in golden crescent dough for a portable, crowd-pleasing meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 oz breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, or mozzarella)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Optional: chopped spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, black pepper, chives, smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage (if not pre-cooked), breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined and slightly foamy. Pour into the skillet and cook on medium-low heat, stirring gently, until just set and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Do not overcook.
  4. Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface and separate into 8 triangles.
  5. On each triangle, spoon a small scoop of scrambled eggs, a sprinkle of sausage, and about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Do not overfill.
  6. Starting at the wide end, gently roll each triangle toward the point, tucking in the filling as you go. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Check at 12 minutes; cheese should be bubbly and tops deep golden.
  8. Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Do not overstuff the roll-ups to prevent bursting. Take eggs off the heat while still glossy for best texture. Pinch seams tightly and place seam-side down to keep filling inside. For extra golden crust, brush tops with melted butter before baking. Can be made ahead and reheated. Adapt with veggies, different cheeses, or gluten-free dough as desired.

  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll-up
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 430
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 13
  • Protein: 9

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