Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups – A Quick & Hearty Morning Favorite

A warm, cheesy breakfast wrap that’s perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or anytime you want a comforting handheld bite.

🎉 Introduction

Whether you’re rushing out the door or sitting down to a cozy weekend brunch, these Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups bring all the flavor and none of the fuss. Made with flaky crescent dough, scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, and melty cheese, they’re handheld, hearty, and completely satisfying. 🧀🥚🌯

Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd, these roll-ups are golden on the outside, gooey on the inside, and ready in just 30 minutes.

🛒 Ingredients

🥓 Core Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 4 large eggs
• ½ lb ground breakfast sausage (or sausage links, crumbled)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter (for cooking eggs)

🧄 Optional Add-Ins

• Chopped green onions
• Sautéed peppers or onions
• Hot sauce or salsa for dipping

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked.
2. Drain excess grease and set aside.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a skillet and cook eggs, gently stirring, until softly scrambled.

Step 3: Assemble the Roll-Ups

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles on a baking sheet.
3. On the wide end of each triangle, layer some sausage, scrambled egg, and shredded cheese.
4. Roll up gently, starting from the wide end and tucking in the filling.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
2. Cool slightly before serving.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8 roll-ups
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Bacon Swap: Replace sausage with cooked, crumbled bacon
• Veggie Version: Add spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes
• Spicy Kick: Mix in chopped jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese
• Gravy Dip: Serve with sausage gravy or maple syrup
• Cheese Variety: Try mozzarella, Swiss, or Colby jack

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days
• Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months
• Reheating: Microwave 30–45 seconds or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I make these ahead of time?
   Yes! Cook and roll, then bake fresh or reheat later.
2. Can I use pre-cooked sausage?
   Absolutely—just chop and heat before using.
3. Can I reheat in the air fryer?
   Yes, 350°F for 3–5 minutes keeps them crisp.
4. Can I use biscuit dough instead of crescent rolls?
   Yes—just flatten slightly and roll tightly.
5. Are these freezer-friendly?
   Totally! Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight.
6. Can I add cheese on top too?
   Go for it—extra cheese is always welcome.
7. How do I keep them from unrolling?
   Pinch the edges well and place seam-side down.
8. Do I have to scramble the eggs first?
   Yes—raw eggs won’t cook properly inside.
9. Can I add hash browns?
   Definitely! Pre-cook and cool before adding.
10. Do these work for brunch?
    They’re perfect! Make a big batch and serve with fruit or mimosas.

🏁 Conclusion

Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups are the kind of morning magic we all need—simple, satisfying, and loaded with comforting flavors. Whether you’re meal prepping or making breakfast for a crowd, these cheesy, flaky rolls bring joy with every bite. 🌞🥓🧀

Wrap them, bake them, and watch them disappear fast!

Adam

Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups – A Quick & Hearty Morning Favorite

Whether you’re rushing out the door or sitting down to a cozy weekend brunch, these Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups bring all the flavor and none of the fuss. Made with flaky crescent dough, scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, and melty cheese, they’re handheld, hearty, and completely satisfying. 🧀🥚🌯 Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd, these roll-ups are golden on the outside, gooey on the inside, and ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 roll-ups

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥓 Core Ingredients

• 1 8 oz can refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 4 large eggs
• ½ lb ground breakfast sausage or sausage links, crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter for cooking eggs

🧄 Optional Add-Ins

• Chopped green onions
• Sautéed peppers or onions
• Hot sauce or salsa for dipping

Method

 

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked.
2. Drain excess grease and set aside.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a skillet and cook eggs, gently stirring, until softly scrambled.

Step 3: Assemble the Roll-Ups

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles on a baking sheet.
3. On the wide end of each triangle, layer some sausage, scrambled egg, and shredded cheese.
4. Roll up gently, starting from the wide end and tucking in the filling.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
2. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Bacon Swap: Replace sausage with cooked, crumbled bacon

Veggie Version: Add spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes

Spicy Kick: Mix in chopped jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese

Gravy Dip: Serve with sausage gravy or maple syrup

Cheese Variety: Try mozzarella, Swiss, or Colby jack

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days

Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months

Reheating: Microwave 30–45 seconds or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Cook and roll, then bake fresh or reheat later.

Can I use pre-cooked sausage?
Absolutely—just chop and heat before using.

Can I reheat in the air fryer?
Yes, 350°F for 3–5 minutes keeps them crisp.

Can I use biscuit dough instead of crescent rolls?
Yes—just flatten slightly and roll tightly.

Are these freezer-friendly?
Totally! Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight.

Can I add cheese on top too?
Go for it—extra cheese is always welcome.

How do I keep them from unrolling?
Pinch the edges well and place seam-side down.

Do I have to scramble the eggs first?
Yes—raw eggs won’t cook properly inside.

Can I add hash browns?
Definitely! Pre-cook and cool before adding.

Do these work for brunch?
They’re perfect! Make a big batch and serve with fruit or mimosas.

🏁 Conclusion
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups are the kind of morning magic we all need—simple, satisfying, and loaded with comforting flavors. Whether you’re meal prepping or making breakfast for a crowd, these cheesy, flaky rolls bring joy with every bite. 🌞🥓🧀

Wrap them, bake them, and watch them disappear fast!