Breakfast Crescent Rolls wrap softly scrambled eggs, one fully cooked sausage link, and half a slice of American cheese inside refrigerated crescent dough. A light coating of reserved beaten egg helps all eight pastries brown attractively while a final sprinkle of black pepper echoes the seasoning inside.
The recipe makes exactly 8 crescent rolls and serves 8 people. Preparation and cooking each take 15 minutes, for a 30-minute total. The filling ingredients are already cooked before assembly, so the 350°F bake is primarily for puffing and browning the dough while warming the centers.
Breakfast Crescent Roll Ingredients
Gather exactly 5 large eggs, salt and pepper to taste, one 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent roll dough, exactly 8 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, and exactly 4 slices American cheese.
The dough should separate into 8 triangles, each cheese slice will be cut into two halves, and each pastry receives one sausage link. Reserve 2 tablespoons from the beaten eggs before scrambling the rest; that measured portion is used to brush the tops.
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How to Make Breakfast Crescent Rolls
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Beat 5 eggs in a small bowl and set aside exactly 2 tablespoons for brushing.
- Season the remaining eggs with salt and pepper and scramble until just set. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Separate the 8-ounce crescent dough into exactly 8 triangles.
- Cut 4 American cheese slices in half and place one half on each triangle.
- Add a modest spoonful of scrambled egg and one fully cooked sausage link to each.
- Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle loosely around the filling.
- Arrange all 8 seam-side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Brush with reserved egg, sprinkle with fresh black pepper, and bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
Preheat the Oven to 350°F
Beat Five Eggs and Reserve Two Tablespoons
Scramble the Remaining Eggs Just Set
Separate Exactly Eight Dough Triangles
Divide Four Cheese Slices into Eight Halves
Add Egg and One Sausage to Each
Roll Loosely from the Wide End
Arrange Seam-Side Down
Brush with the Reserved Egg
Bake Fifteen to Eighteen Minutes
Cool Briefly and Serve Eight
Store and Reheat Leftovers
Conclusion
At 350°F, beat 5 eggs and reserve 2 tablespoons. Season and scramble the rest just until set. Separate an 8-ounce dough tube into 8 triangles; top each with half of one of 4 cheese slices, scrambled egg, and one of 8 cooked sausage links. Roll loosely, arrange seam-side down on an ungreased sheet, brush with reserved egg, add black pepper, and bake 15–18 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many breakfast crescent rolls does this make?
The recipe makes exactly 8 rolls and serves 8 people.
- → Why are two tablespoons of egg reserved?
The reserved beaten egg is brushed over the assembled rolls to help them brown.
- → Do the sausage links need to be cooked first?
Yes. Use exactly 8 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, one for each crescent.
- → How long do breakfast crescents bake?
Bake them at 350°F for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.