Introduction
Sausage Egg Cheese Breakfast Roll- has been my go-to breakfast hero since that chaotic morning when I had to feed my sister's entire soccer team. Picture this: fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and melty cheese all wrapped in golden-brown bread that's crispy outside but oh-so-soft inside. I've probably made these rolls hundreds of times now - sometimes perfectly, sometimes... well, let's just say experimentation is part of the journey! They're basically impossible to mess up completely, and they've saved countless rushed mornings in my house.
Timing
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough works too!)
- 6 large eggs (farm-fresh if you can get 'em)
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (I use Jimmy Dean, but any brand works)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild - your call)
- 2 tablespoons butter (plus extra for brushing)
- 1/4 cup milk (whole milk makes it creamier)
- Salt and pepper to taste (be generous!)
- Optional: chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Workspace
Preheat that oven to 375°F (190°C). Listen - clear your counter space completely. Trust me on this, I learned the hard way when everything started rolling off the edge during my first attempt!
Step 2: Cook the Sausage
Break up the sausage into a hot skillet and cook until it's nicely browned - about 8 minutes. The kitchen should smell amazing right about now. Drain on paper towels and try not to snack on too many pieces (I always fail at this part).
Step 3: Perfect Those Eggs
Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until frothy. Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat - and here's my secret: pull them off the heat when they're still a tiny bit wet. They'll keep cooking from residual heat!
Step 4: Assembly Time
Roll out that dough into a rectangle - don't stress if it's not perfect (mine never is). Layer eggs, sausage, and cheese. Then roll it up like you're making a giant cinnamon roll. Sometimes it gets messy. That's totally fine!
Healthier Alternatives
Look, we all have those friends on different diets. For keto folks, try using my cauliflower-based dough (though honestly, it's not quite the same). For vegetarians, Beyond Sausage works surprisingly well - I actually fooled my meat-loving husband with it last month! And if you're dairy-free, there's this amazing plant-based cheese from Whole Foods that melts decent enough.
Storing Tips
These rolls will keep in the fridge for about 3 days - if they last that long! I wrap individual
