Looking for an easy, family-approved breakfast you can make in minutes? Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups are the perfect solution. They’re warm, cheesy, portable, and ideal for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or meal prep. With buttery crescent rolls wrapped around savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheese, every bite is comforting and delicious.
In this article, you’ll learn how to make these roll-ups, variations you can try, storage tips, and why this recipe is such a hit.
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Breakfast Roll-Ups
These handheld breakfast rolls are a favorite for several reasons:
✔ Quick and Easy
They use simple ingredients and come together in less than 30 minutes — perfect for hectic mornings.
✔ Kid-Friendly
The bite-sized shape and cheesy flavor make them appealing even for picky eaters.
✔ Customizable
Swap the sausage, change the cheese, or add veggies — you can tailor these roll-ups to your taste.
✔ Make-Ahead Friendly
Prepare them ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.
🥐 Ingredients You’ll Need
These breakfast roll-ups require only a few common ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled or small links)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for fluffier eggs)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking eggs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional additions: diced bell pepper, onions, spinach, bacon bits, hot sauce
🍳 How to Make Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups
Follow these easy steps for perfect breakfast roll-ups every time:
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook the Eggs
In a skillet, melt the butter and scramble the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until just cooked. They should be soft, not dry.
3. Cook Your Sausage
Use pre-cooked sausage or brown fresh sausage in a skillet. Crumble it finely so it fits into the roll-ups easily.
4. Assemble the Roll-Ups
Unroll the crescent dough triangles. Add a spoonful of scrambled eggs, a sprinkle of sausage, and a generous pinch of cheese to the wide end of each triangle. Roll tightly toward the point.
5. Bake
Place the rolls on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
6. Serve Warm
Serve with ketchup, salsa, gravy, or your favorite breakfast dipping sauce.
😍 Recipe Tips for Success
Don’t overfill
It’s tempting, but adding too much filling can cause them to burst.
Keep eggs soft
Slightly undercooked scrambled eggs finish cooking in the oven and stay fluffy.
Use different cheese
Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, American, or Swiss all melt beautifully.
Meal prep tip
Bake a big batch, let them cool, and freeze for a fast heat-and-eat breakfast.
🌯 Variations You Can Try
There are endless ways to customize these breakfast roll-ups:
🔸 Bacon & Egg Roll-Ups
Swap the sausage for crispy bacon pieces.
🔸 Veggie Breakfast Roll-Ups
Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, onions, or bell peppers.
🔸 Spicy Roll-Ups
Use spicy sausage or add jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.
🔸 Turkey Sausage Roll-Ups
A leaner option without sacrificing flavor.
🔸 Everything Bagel Roll-Ups
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning before baking.
🧂 Serving Suggestions
Pair your breakfast roll-ups with:
- Fresh fruit or fruit salad
- Yogurt parfait
- Hash browns or home fries
- Smoothies
- Hot coffee or tea
They’re also great for brunch gatherings, potlucks, school breakfast events, and road trips.
🧊 How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze
Wrap each roll-up individually and place in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Reheat
- Oven: 350°F for 8–10 minutes
- Microwave: 20–30 seconds (softer texture)
- Air fryer: 3–4 minutes at 350°F
📌 Why This Recipe Works
This recipe hits the perfect balance of flavors and textures:
- Flaky pastry
- Creamy scrambled eggs
- Savory sausage
- Gooey cheese
It’s everything you want in a hearty breakfast — and it’s unbelievably simple.
📝 Printable Recipe Card
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups
Ingredients
- Crescent rolls
- Eggs
- Milk
- Sausage
- Cheese
- Butter
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
- Cook sausage.
- Fill crescent dough with eggs, sausage, and cheese.
- Roll up and bake 10–12 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups: A Quick and Satisfying Morning Favorite
Ingredients
• 1 (8 oz) tube refrigerated crescent dough (8 triangles)
• ½ lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy), cooked & crumbled
• 4 large eggs, scrambled & slightly underdone
• ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
• Optional: diced bell peppers, spinach, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Unroll crescent dough without separating triangles—press seams together to form a rectangle. Cut into 8 rectangles (2×4 grid).
- On each, layer: 1 tbsp sausage, 1 tbsp eggs, 1 tbsp cheese, and extras (if using).
- Roll up tightly from short side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam-side down on sheet.
- Brush with melted butter. Bake 14–16 mins—until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool 3 mins before serving (filling is molten-hot!). Great warm or at room temp.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 15 mins, Cook Time: 15 mins, Total Time: 30 mins, Servings: 8
Calories: 170, Net Carbs: 9g, Fats: 12g, Protein: 8g
✅ Lower-carb option: Use low-carb tortillas or keto crescent dough (fathead) — net carbs drop to ~3g each.