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Soft and Savory Breakfast Rolls Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Assemble Filling: Evenly spread the scrambled eggs over the dough, then layer the cooked sausage, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake Rolls: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. 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.
  9. 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