SAUSAGE RANCH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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This dish is ideal for a crowd-size brunch. Prepare and refrigerate the casserole the night before, and in the morning, bake to perfection. -Bonnie Esslinger, Chapel Hill, TN

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, brown sausage; drain and set aside., Combine cream cheese and dressing mix; spread over crust. Top with sausage and cheddar cheese., On a lightly floured surface, press or roll second tube of crescent dough into a 13x9-in. rectangle, sealing seams and perforations. Place over cheese., Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.