Sausage Egg Breakfast Roll Ups: The Perfect Easy Morning Meal

Sausage egg breakfast roll ups are the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast—warm, cheesy, and packed with protein to keep you full all morning. These rolls combine fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage links, and melty cheddar cheese, all wrapped inside a buttery crescent dough that bakes to golden perfection. Whether you’re preparing a quick school-day breakfast or enjoying breakfast-for-dinner, these roll ups are guaranteed to become a family favorite.

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Why You’ll Love These Sausage Egg Breakfast Roll Ups

In our house, breakfast-for-dinner happens at least once a week, and these roll ups always rank among the most requested recipes. The filling is hearty and savory, while the crescent dough adds a light hint of sweetness. Kids love them, adults love them, and they’re easy enough to whip up anytime. You can even serve them with a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet-and-savory twist.

How to Make Sausage Egg Breakfast Roll Ups

This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping. Here’s how to make your new favorite breakfast:

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 (8-ounce) package crescent dough
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half
  • 8 cooked breakfast sausage links
Ingredients for sausage egg breakfast roll ups including crescent dough, sausage links, eggs, cheddar cheese, and butter arranged on a marble surface.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the whisked eggs and cook until softly scrambled. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Soft scrambled eggs cooking in a buttered skillet

Unroll the crescent dough and arrange the triangles on the prepared baking sheet.

Place half a slice of cheddar cheese on the wide end of each triangle.

Spoon scrambled eggs evenly over the cheese.

Add one sausage link to each triangle, then roll up the dough tightly and place seam-side down.

Unbaked sausage egg breakfast roll ups placed seam-side down on a baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn golden brown.

Serve warm—plain or with dipping sauce!

Freshly baked sausage egg breakfast roll ups with golden brown crescent dough.

Final Thoughts

Sausage egg breakfast roll ups are simple, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a crowd. With minimal ingredients and quick prep time, they’re ideal for weekday mornings, weekend brunch, or even breakfast-for-dinner. Try them once and they’ll become a regular part of your menu!

FAQs

What goes best with sausage rolls?

Popular pairings include hash browns, fruit, scrambled eggs, fresh greens, or dipping sauces like maple syrup, ketchup, or honey mustard.

What is a breakfast sausage roll?

A breakfast sausage roll is a pastry or dough filled with breakfast sausage, often accompanied by cheese or eggs. Sausage egg breakfast roll ups are a delicious example of this type of breakfast.

Is sausage and eggs a good breakfast?

Yes—sausage and eggs provide protein and healthy fats that help keep you full and energized. Wrapped inside crescent dough, they become an easy, handheld meal.

Sausage Egg Breakfast Roll Ups

Recipe by Rosie DavisCourse: BreakfastCuisine: American
Servings

8

roll ups
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

260

kcal
Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 4 large eggs, whisked

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 (8-ounce) package crescent dough

  • 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half

  • 8 cooked breakfast sausage links

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the whisked eggs and cook until softly scrambled. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place half a slice of cheddar cheese onto the wide end of each dough triangle.
  • Divide the scrambled eggs evenly on top of the cheese.
  • Place one cooked sausage link on each triangle.
  • Roll up the crescent dough tightly, placing each roll seam-side down.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use fully-cooked sausage links to keep prep fast and ensure even baking.
  • Don’t over-scramble the eggs—soft eggs prevent dryness after baking.
  • Add flavor twists: try pepper jack cheese, everything bagel seasoning, or swap in turkey sausage.
Rosie Davis
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