Comfort food reaches new heights with this sausage cream cheese casserole! It checks all the boxes: creamy, cheesy, savory, and just the right amount of indulgent.
What I love most is how easy it is to throw together with just a few simple ingredients.
The combo of spicy sausage (or mild if that’s your thing) with cream cheese and cheddar is just to die for.
Trust me, this dish will disappear fast!
Why You’ll Love This Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole
Easy to Prepare: This recipe requires minimal prep and uses simple ingredients like crescent rolls and sausage. It’s a convenient option for busy mornings or last-minute gatherings.
Irresistible Taste: The combination of creamy cheese, seasoned sausage, and buttery crescent rolls creates a satisfying balance of textures and flavors.
Make-Ahead Option: This casserole can be prepared in advance and baked when needed. It’s ideal for holiday mornings or when hosting guests. Just assemble the night before and pop it in the oven!
Versatile: Easily customize it with different types of sausage, additional cheeses, or vegetables to create new variations.
Ingredients
- Breakfast Sausage: It forms the hearty protein base of this casserole and provides savory flavor throughout the dish. Choose spicy or mild, depending on your heat preference.
- Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese blends with the sausage to create a creamy, rich filling that holds everything together.
- Refrigerated Crescent Rolls: They form the buttery, flaky crust on both the top and bottom of the casserole, making it easy to assemble.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar adds a sharp, cheesy layer on top of the sausage mixture.
- Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper: Garlic powder adds depth, while salt and pepper balance and brighten the taste of the entire dish.
How to Make Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole
Just wait until you see how easy this dish is to make. It’ll become a regular in your rotation!
1. PREHEAT the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. COOK the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain the grease.
3. MIX the cream cheese into the sausage until creamy. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper if desired.
4. LAY the first can of crescent roll dough flat in the baking dish, pinching seams to form a crust.
5. SPREAD the sausage mixture evenly over the dough and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
6. TOP with the second can of crescent roll dough, pinching seams to create a smooth crust.
7. BAKE for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
8. REST for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole
Follow these tips for a truly irresistible casserole.
- Select your favorite sausage. Use regular pork sausage, spicy Italian, turkey sausage, or pre-cooked Jimmy Dean crumbles for convenience.
- Room temperature is key. Let the cream cheese fully soften at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Ditch the grease. Thoroughly drain the excess grease from the sausage before combining it with the cream cheese to prevent a greasy final product.
- Leave some space. Leave a 1/2-inch border around the edges when spreading filling to allow for proper sealing of crusts.
- Seal the seams firmly. Carefully pinch and seal all crescent roll seams and edges to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Don’t overbrown! If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil during the last few minutes of baking to ensure an even cook.
- Choose your favorite cheeses. While cheddar is common, you can substitute or mix in other cheeses like mozzarella or Pepper Jack for extra flavor. The shredded cheese can also be omitted entirely, as the cream cheese already provides plenty of richness.
- Give it a flavor boost. For extra flavor, mix in chopped cooked onions, diced bell peppers, or jalapeños with the sausage.
How to Store
Keep your casserole fresh for days with these tips.
To Store: Place leftover casserole in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure the casserole has completely cooled before storing.
To Freeze: Wrap cooled casserole portions tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. For the best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
To Reheat: Warm individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or heat larger portions in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
More Sausage Recipes Perfect for Breakfast
Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Sausage Pancake Muffins
Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage and Eggs
Sausage Pinwheels
Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole
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servings20
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This sausage cream cheese casserole will be an instant hit at any gathering! Baked with buttery crescent rolls, no one can resist it.
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the cooked sausage and stir until well combined and creamy. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Open the first can of crescent rolls and unroll the dough. Lay the entire sheet of crescent roll dough flat in the bottom of the greased baking dish. Pinch the seams together to form a smooth crust.
- Evenly spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll layer. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage mixture.
- Open the second can of crescent rolls and unroll it. Lay the dough over the filling, pinching the seams to create a smooth top crust.
- Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through. If the top starts browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 5–7 minutes of baking.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to firm up before slicing into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix in chopped cooked onions, diced bell peppers, or jalapeños with the sausage.
- This casserole can be prepped the night before. Assemble and refrigerate, then bake fresh the next day.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.