3-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Squares
Golden, flaky crescent dough layered with savory browned sausage and melty cheddar cheese - an easy 3-ingredient crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch, or game day.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 oz each; crescent dough sheets work best
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage mild, hot, or sage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded melts best
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain well on paper towels.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the dish, pinching the seams closed.
- Scatter the drained sausage evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 3/4 cups of the cheddar on top.
- Unroll the second can of dough and lay it over the filling, pinching seams together. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar over the top for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is deeply golden and puffed. If it browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Let the pan rest for 10 minutes so the layers set, then cut into 12 squares and serve warm.
Notes
Draining the sausage thoroughly is the key to a crisp bottom crust. Squares reheat beautifully in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5-6 minutes.
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