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These breakfast roll-ups happened when I was trying to find something portable my husband could grab on his way out the door for his early morning commute. He was tired of stopping for fast food breakfast, but regular eggs and toast don't travel well in the car. Wrapping everything up in crescent roll dough solved the problem perfectly - all the breakfast flavors he wanted in a handheld package that actually stayed warm.
My teenage son's friends discovered these when they slept over one weekend, and now they specifically time their visits around breakfast hoping I'll make them again. One of them asked his mom to learn the recipe, which I took as a huge compliment since teenagers are usually pretty honest about food they don't like.
What You'll Need
- Refrigerated crescent rolls: The kind that comes in a tube and pops when you open it
- Breakfast sausage links: Regular size works best for rolling up inside the dough
- Fresh eggs: You'll need five for the scrambled egg filling
- Cheddar cheese slices: The individually wrapped kind is easiest to work with
- Basic seasonings: Just salt and pepper for the eggs
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How to Make Them
- Start with the sausage:
- Cook the sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until they're browned all over and cooked through. Set them aside on a plate while you work on the eggs.
- Scramble the eggs:
- Crack five eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk them up well. Pour into the same skillet you used for sausage and gently scramble until they're just set but still creamy.
- Prep the dough:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Be gentle so they don't tear, but don't stress if they do - just pinch them back together.
- Assemble each roll:
- Put a slice of cheese on the wide end of each triangle, add some scrambled eggs, then place a sausage link on top. Start rolling from the wide end toward the point.
- Bake until golden:
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 11-14 minutes until they're puffed up and golden brown all over.
I definitely overcooked the eggs the first time because I was worried about food safety. They turned out dry and rubbery instead of creamy. Now I pull them off the heat when they're still a little wet, and they finish cooking perfectly in the oven while maintaining that nice soft texture.
Serving Ideas
These work great on their own, but sometimes I'll serve them with some fresh fruit or hash browns on the side for a more complete breakfast. They're also perfect for meal prep - you can wrap them individually and reheat throughout the week.
Ways to Change It Up
Try using different breakfast meats like bacon or ham instead of sausage. You could add some diced peppers or onions to the eggs for extra flavor and nutrition. Different cheeses work too - pepper jack adds some heat while Swiss makes them taste more sophisticated.
Storage and Reheating
These keep in the fridge for a few days and reheat pretty well in the microwave or oven. The dough won't be quite as flaky as when fresh, but they're still tasty. You can also freeze them after baking and reheat from frozen when you need a quick breakfast.
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This recipe has become my go-to when I need something that feels more special than cereal but doesn't require me to get up at dawn to prepare. There's something really satisfying about wrapping up all those breakfast flavors into neat little packages that everyone can customize and eat however they want. Every time I make them, someone mentions how much better they are than anything you can buy at a drive-through.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these the night before?
- Yes, you can assemble them and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.
- → What other breakfast meats can I use?
- Bacon, ham, or breakfast patties all work well. Just make sure whatever you use is fully cooked before assembling the roll-ups.
- → How do I prevent the filling from leaking out?
- Don't overfill each triangle and make sure to seal the edges well when rolling. Place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- → Can I freeze these for later?
- Yes, wrap individually after cooling and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes from frozen.
- → What dipping sauces go well with these?
- Ketchup, hot sauce, hollandaise, or even maple syrup are all popular choices depending on your taste preferences.