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Sausage Egg Breakfast Roll-Ups

Quick & Easy Morning Treat! Cozy, buttery bites to start the day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 roll-ups
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package crescent roll dough room temp for easy rolling
Filling
  • 2 links cooked sausage, crumbled pork or turkey both work
  • 2 large eggs, scrambled cook until just set, not rubbery
  • to taste shredded cheese (optional) cheddar melts nicely

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll the crescent dough on a baking sheet; press seams to form one sheet.
Cooking
  1. Scramble the eggs in a hot pan until softly set; they should look glossy and slightly moist.
  2. Crumble and brown the cooked sausage quickly; listen for a gentle sizzle and smell the savory aroma.
  3. Mix the eggs and sausage together and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon a line of the mixture across the wide end of each dough triangle; add cheese if you like.
  5. Roll up from the wide end toward the point, tucking edges as you go so filling stays inside.
  6. Place roll-ups seam-side down; brush lightly with butter or an egg wash for shiny, golden edges.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the dough puffs and turns golden brown, with crisp edges.
  8. Let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm and enjoy the flaky, savory bites.

Notes

Time-saver: Use pre-cooked sausage and scramble eggs while the oven heats. Common mistake + fix: Overcooking eggs makes them dry; pull them while slightly glossy for tenderness. Variation: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chopped chives for bright flavor.