Soft and Savory Breakfast Rolls Recipe
Soft and savory breakfast rolls filled with flavorful cooked sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a tender crescent roll dough and topped with a rich homemade cheese sauce. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch treat.
- Author: Cara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
- 10 large eggs, scrambled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Dough:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet (or crescent rolls unrolled and pressed together)
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional for Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions
- Prepare Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Scramble Eggs: In a separate pan, scramble the eggs until just set but still moist to avoid dryness after baking. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent dough sheet on a lightly floured surface. If using crescent rolls, press seams together to form one large sheet. Gently roll with a rolling pin to even out the thickness.
- Assemble Filling: Evenly spread the scrambled eggs over the dough, then layer the cooked sausage, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the dough into a log starting from the long side. Slice the log into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the rolls cut side up in a greased baking dish or parchment-lined sheet pan, leaving space between each roll for rising and spreading.
- Bake Rolls: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: While rolls bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until sauce thickens. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon warm cheese sauce over baked rolls. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use scrambled eggs that are just set and not overcooked to prevent dry filling after baking.
- Drain sausage well to avoid greasy rolls that become heavy and soggy.
- Avoid overfilling the rolls to maintain structure and make rolling easier.
- Ensure rolls are fully baked by checking that inner layers are cooked through despite browned tops.
- If tops brown too quickly during baking, tent with foil to prevent burning while centers cook.
Keywords: breakfast rolls, sausage rolls, savory breakfast, cheesy rolls, brunch recipe, crescent roll recipe