Description
This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that combines flaky crescent rolls, creamy cheese, and a savory egg mixture with ham and jalapeño. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, meal prep, or brunch gathering, this dish is beginner-friendly and requires minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) cans crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Colby Jack)
- 6–8 oz thick-cut ham, cubed
- 1–2 whole jalapeños, deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 tsp freeze-dried parsley
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prep the Dish: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Open the crescent roll cans and separate the dough along the perforated lines into individual triangles. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to make them easier to handle.
- Fill and Roll: Spread a generous dollop of cream cheese onto each crescent roll triangle. Starting from the wide end, roll each one up tightly, enclosing the cream cheese inside.
- Arrange in the Casserole Dish: Place the rolled crescent dough in two neat rows inside the greased dish, leaving a small gap between each roll to allow for expansion during baking.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined. Stir in the shredded cheese, cubed ham, jalapeños, parsley, salt, and pepper. The mixture will be thick and chunky.
- Pour Over the Crescent Rolls: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the arranged crescent rolls. Use a fork or your fingers to evenly distribute the ham, cheese, and jalapeños throughout the dish.
- Bake Until Golden and Puffy: Transfer the dish to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30–40 minutes. The casserole is done when the top is golden brown, puffed up, and the center is set. If it starts browning too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flaky crescent rolls, creamy cheese, and savory ham.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of paprika or garlic powder to the egg mixture.
- Substitute jalapeños with bell peppers for a milder version.
- Use turkey ham or plant-based meat for a healthier or vegetarian variation.
- If serving for brunch, pair with fresh fruit, yogurt, or hash browns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 135mg